naga

noun (1)

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na·ga | \ ˈnä-gə

plural -s

Definition of naga

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a member of a race of spirits recognized in Hinduism and Buddhism that have mingled superhuman and serpent qualities, are genii of waters and rain, and live in a subaqueous kingdom

2 : a Hindu mendicant of any of various sects

3 or less commonly nag \ ˈnäg

\ [nag from Hindi nāg, from Sanskrit nāga] : snake especially : cobra

Naga

noun (2)

Na·ga | \ ˈnä-gə

plural Naga or Nagas

Definition of Naga (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : one of a group of Tibeto-Burman peoples in the Naga hills, Assam, and in adjoining parts of Burma east of the Chindwin river and the Hukawng valley

b : a member of any such group

2 : any of the Tibeto-Burman languages of the Naga peoples