Naja
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Naja is a noun meaning A member of the Naja genus of venomous snakes; cobras.
Meaning
A member of the Naja genus of venomous snakes; cobras.
More Meanings
- A necklace or pendant made in the shape of the traditional Navajo symbol of a crescent.
Example Sentences
Carter has several illustrations of English horse amulets that clearly resemble early Navajo najas.
Belle came out of her dark place to show Sam her necklace. It was beautiful. In the center was a naja.
In Los Angeles, the designers Jacquie Aiche and Irene Neuwirth both said they had been seduced by Native American style. In April, Ms. Aiche debuted a limited collection of leather bolo ties anchored by a crescent-shaped pendant not unlike the traditional Navajo naja symbol, while Ms. Neuwirth showed a long rainbow-colored strand of gemstones whose silhouette recalls a luxe version of the naja, or squash blossom necklace.
Word Forms
- najas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include naga, cobras, haje, cockatrice, cobra, hognose.
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