yin.
A principle in Chinese and related East Asian philosophies associated with dark, cool, female, etc. elements of the natural world.
Meaning & usage
A principle in Chinese and related East Asian philosophies associated with dark, cool, female, etc. elements of the natural world.
Where this word comes from
From early romanizations of Chinese 陰／阴 (yīn), originally used in reference to shaded areas, as of a mountain or home.
The number one, primarily used in Scotland and Ulster
Where this word comes from
From ān. Doublet of yan, yen, ane and one.
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