nair

1 of 3

noun (1)

na·​ir
ˈnäˌi(ə)r
plural -s

nair

2 of 3

noun (2)

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plural -s
: the common Indian otter (Lutra nair)

Nair

3 of 3

variant spelling of nayar

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

native name in India

Noun (2)

native name in India

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“Nair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nair. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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