nair

1 of 3

noun (1)

na·​ir

ˈnäˌi(ə)r

plural -s

: barramundi sense 1

nair

2 of 3

noun (2)

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plural -s

: the common Indian otter (Lutra nair)

Nair

3 of 3

variant spelling of nayar

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

native name in India

Noun (2)

native name in India

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