noun
naga
NAH-guh
Naga (noun) means In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld. Example: “The temple carvings showed a naga coiled protectively around the entrance.”
noun
1
In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld.
"The temple carvings showed a naga coiled protectively around the entrance."
"In several Southeast Asian legends, a naga guards hidden treasure beneath rivers and lakes."
2
A fantasy or fictional creature with a human or humanoid upper body and a serpent's lower body.
"The video game's final boss was a naga who could summon poisonous vines."
How to use naga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical snake-being from Hindu/Buddhist folklore, now also a stock creature in fantasy games and fiction.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nagas
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Etymology
Rooted in ancient South and Southeast Asian mythology, where the word denoted a serpent-spirit associated with rivers, rain, and the underworld.
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What does “naga” mean?
The word “naga” means in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld. In plain terms, a mythical snake-being from Hindu/Buddhist folklore, now also a stock creature in fantasy games and fiction.
How do you pronounce “naga”?
“Naga” is pronounced NAH-guh (/ˈnɑːɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “naga” in a sentence?
Here is “naga” used in a sentence: “The temple carvings showed a naga coiled protectively around the entrance.”
What part of speech is “naga”?
“Naga” is a noun.
How many meanings does “naga” have?
“Naga” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld.
