Nagari

noun

Na·​ga·​ri

ˈnägərē

plural -s

often attributive

1

: devanagari

2

: the family of related alphabets of the Indian subcontinent of which Devanagari is a member

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit nāgarī, literally, (writing) of the city, from nagara city, of Dravidian origin; akin to Tamil nakar dwelling, city, Telugu nagaru palace

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