"yojana" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: yojanas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Sanskrit योजन (yojana). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|sa|योजन}} Borrowed from Sanskrit योजन (yojana) Head templates: {{en-noun}} yojana (plural yojanas)
  1. A Vedic unit of distance used in ancient India, believed to be approximately 6 to 15 kilometers (4 to 9 miles). Wikipedia link: yojana Synonyms: yojan
    Sense id: en-yojana-en-noun-d0M1YLiC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries

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Alternative forms

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