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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A member of the Naja genus of venomous snakes; cobras
2. 2
   A necklace or pendant made in the shape of the traditional Navajo symbol of a crescent.

   "Carter has several illustrations of English horse amulets that clearly resemble early Navajo najas."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A gewog of Paro District, Bhutan.

Synonyms

All synonyms

genus najasquash blossom necklace

Example

More examples

"Carter has several illustrations of English horse amulets that clearly resemble early Navajo najas."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Sanskrit नाग (nāga), probably ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *nogʷós (“naked”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Navajo [Term?].

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