yajnopavita

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit यज्ञोपवीत (yajñopavīta). Doublet of janeu.

Noun

yajnopavita (plural yajnopavitas)

  1. A sacred thread worn during the upanayana ritual.
    Synonym: janeu