Nazar
नज़र
nuh-ZAHR
The evil eye or a gaze believed to cause harm.
Meaning & usage
Nazar refers to the concept of the 'evil eye', a look believed to bring bad luck or harm to the person it is directed at. This belief is prevalent in many cultures, including Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean societies. The term originates from Arabic and has been adopted into Hindi and Urdu, where it is commonly used.
In a sentence
She wore a blue bead bracelet to ward off the nazar.
As seen in crosswords
Nazar is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“The evil eye or a gaze believed to cause harm” (5)
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