1809, "kind of dance performed by women in India," from Hindi nach "dance," which is probably from Sanskrit nritya "dancing, play-acting." Related: Nautch-girl.
Nauru
nausea
nauseant
nauseate
nauseous
nautch
nautical
nautilus
Navajo
naval
Navarre
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