nagas

Lithuanian

[ˈn̪ä̌ːɡɐs̪], [n̪ɐˈɡɐs̪]

noun
Definitions
  • fingernail, nail
  • claw
  • talon
  • (in plural) fingertips
  • tip of a rake etc.
  • (figuratively) stingy person, miser

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Balto-Slavic *nogaʔ derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₃nogʷʰ-eh₂, *h₃nogʰ-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₃nogʷʰ-eh₂, *h₃nogʰ-

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