Definition of LINGAM

lingam

Plural: lingams

Noun

  • A symbolic representation of the Hindu god Shiva.
  • the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva
  • The aniconic phallic representation traditionally worshipped as a symbol of or in connection with Shiva.
  • The penis.

Examples

  • A well-placed LINGAM on the board brought a sacred calm to the intense Words With Friends match.

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Sanskrit लिङ्गम् (liṅgam, nominative singular of लिङ्ग (liṅga, “sign, mark”)).

Scrabble Score: 9

lingam: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lingam: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lingam: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

lingam: valid Words With Friends Word