Yama
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Yama
From the Sanskrit word yama
Example Sentences
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Yama Ahmadi, who sells flowers and gift boxes, said his employee was "very scared" by the blast.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
Yama Seafood Uni – The first time I tried uni — sea urchin — was at Shiro’s in Seattle.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
“Clearly, Blake Snell, Yama, Glasnow, Shohei, all really good pitchers,” Prior said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2025
For the first time this year, Australian military forces joined the annual military exercise known as Yama Sakura held in the past with U.S. and Japanese troops.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
When I’m in town, I invariably sit talking by the hour with my old friend Yama, the God of Death, and a private phone’s a must for our little chats.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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