# diya

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdiːə/ · frequency rank #54,127

## Definitions
1. A small bowl-shaped oil lamp, usually made from clay, with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oil, often used on religious occasions.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi दिया (diyā).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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