naga
/ˈnɑːɡə/noun
उच्चारण नाग
नाग
Core word
noun
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[C]
in Hindu and Buddhist belief, a divine serpent being, often shown with a human face and a hood of several cobra heads
नाग
- Shesha is the naga on whom Vishnu rests.
- The temple wall shows a naga with seven hoods.
- The story describes a naga guarding a hidden treasure under the lake.
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- Nagas appear in many ancient Indian and Buddhist tales.
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[C]
a cobra, especially when worshipped
नाग, फनधारी साँप
- Villagers offer milk to the naga on Nag Panchami.
- A carved naga guards the entrance of the shrine.
- Some villagers believe that the naga lives in the old anthill.
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- On Nag Panchami, people pour milk before a stone naga.
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[C] often capital letter
a member of a group of tribal peoples living in Nagaland and nearby areas of north-east India and Myanmar
नागा (उत्तर-पूर्व भारत की जनजाति)
- Radhika watched a Naga dance at the Hornbill Festival.
- Several Naga tribes have their own languages.
- The Naga people are known for their colourful shawls and warrior traditions.
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- A Naga student from Kohima topped the state exam this year.
◇Word family
nagas noun
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Notes
Grammar: with a capital N, Naga refers to the people; with a small n, naga is the serpent being.
Grammar: capital N वाला Naga लोगों के लिए आता है; small n वाला naga सर्प-देवता के लिए।