lingam
Sanskrit Grammar. the masculine gender.
(in popular Hinduism) a phallus, symbol of Siva.
Origin of lingam
1- Also lin·ga [ling-guh]. /ˈlɪŋ gə/.
- Compare yoni.
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How to use lingam in a sentence
It is affiliated to the Linga monastery, and has only four brethren, who all came to greet me heartily at the entrance.
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2) | Sven HedinThe Linga monks said that an ordinary lama, when he dies, is cut in pieces and abandoned to the birds.
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2) | Sven HedinContains pagan symbols of the trinity or linga, with or without the unity or yoni.
Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism | Thomas InmanFigures 51 to 60 are varions representations of the union of the four, the arba, the androgyne, or the linga-yoni.
Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism | Thomas InmanThe zealous of this sect worship the Siva Linga, although other Hindoos also venerate it.
Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism | Thomas Inman
British Dictionary definitions for lingam
linga (ˈlɪŋɡə)
/ (ˈlɪŋɡəm) /
(in Sanskrit grammar) the masculine gender
the Hindu phallic image of the god Siva
the penis
Origin of lingam
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