noun
naga
NAH-guh
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.
Word Forms
nagas plural, nagas plural, Nagas plural, Naga plural
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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.