yoginī (f)
Meanings
- (with Buddhists) a woman representing any goddess who is the object of adoration
- (with Tāntrikas) a particular śakti
- a fairy
- a female demon or any being endowed with magical power
- name of Durgā
- sorceress (represented as eight in number and as created by Durgā and attendant on her or on Śiva)
- witch
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