Nazar Battu
नज़र बट्टू
NAH-zar BAT-too
Nazar Battu (नज़र बट्टू) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning an object used to ward off the evil eye. In crosswords it is the 10-letter answer NAZAR BATTU (5,5).
Meaning & usage
A 'Nazar Battu' is an amulet or charm used in Indian culture to protect against the evil eye, believed to bring bad luck or harm. These objects can range from black threads to decorative items hung outside homes or on vehicles. The concept is deeply rooted in the belief systems of many Indian communities.
In a sentence
They hung a Nazar Battu on the new car to protect it from the evil eye.
Nazar Battu as a crossword answer
Nazar Battu is a 10-letter answer. A typical clue:
“An object used to ward off the evil eye” (5,5)
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