English word origin

Etymology of nalla

From Hindi नाला (nālā)

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

Alternative form of nullah.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Hindi नाला (nālā)

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Borrowed-form mentionनालाhi

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Useless person, slacker

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Hindi नल्ला (nallā)

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mentionनल्लाhi

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