Example Sentences

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It is topped with ancient mythological figures, including the sarimanok, a bird that guides the harvest seasons, and the naga, a serpent-like dragon associated with lunar and solar eclipses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2022

The arch is topped with ancient mythological figures, including the sarimanok, a bird that guides the harvest seasons, and the naga, a serpent-like dragon associated with lunar and solar eclipses.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2022

In her Ditasa-Ulod are echoes of the beautiful naga, Filipino mermaids.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2019

The green and red Lombok chilies are often made into sambal — a fiery condiment — with locally grown naga jolokia peppers, garlic and shrimp paste.

From Time • Dec. 2, 2010

Finally, when she took hold of its bright red bar with both hands, it gave in and allowed itself to be steered by the triumphant naga woman.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi