navaratna

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. ruby, emerald, pearl, yellow sapphire, coral, cat's eye, hessonite, blue sapphire and diamond
  2. Nine extraordinary people in an emperor's court.

Pronunciation

/nɑvɑɹɑtnɑ/

Word forms

navaratna navaratnas

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit नवरत्न (navaratna) meaning "nine gems".

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