yojana

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Sanskrit योजन (yojana).

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).
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