Meaning of naja | Babel Free

Definitions

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

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Examples

“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.”

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