yonic

[ yoh-nik ]

/ ˈyoʊ nɪk /

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adjective

relating to or shaped like a yoni, a representation of the external female genitals as a symbol of Shakti or of female generative power: The rose is a yonic symbol associated with generation, fecundity, and purity.

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

candystring

candyfloss

candypuff

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Origin of yonic

First recorded in 1875–80; yon(i) + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM yonic

yo·ni·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby yonic

yond, yonder, Yonge, Yong Lo, yoni, yonic, Yonkers, yonks, Yonne, yonnie, yoof