"dhoni" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dhonis [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Dhivehi ދޯނި (dōni). Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|dv|ދޯނި|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Dhivehi ދޯނި (dōni), {{bor+|en|dv|ދޯނި}} Borrowed from Dhivehi ދޯނި (dōni) Head templates: {{en-noun}} dhoni (plural dhonis)
  1. A handcrafted sailboat with a motor or lateen sails, resembling a dhow, that is used in the Maldives. Wikipedia link: dhoni (fishing vessel) Categories (topical): Watercraft Synonyms: dhoney, dhony, done, doney, doni

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