SINCE 1828
naga
noun (1)
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
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
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