"nag champa" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Sanskrit नाग (nāga, “cobra”), in this context "breath, spirit," + चंपा (caṃpā, “plumeria flowers”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|sa|नाग||cobra}} Sanskrit नाग (nāga, “cobra”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} nag champa (uncountable)
  1. A sandalwood-heavy perfume oil originating in India, or incense thus perfumed Tags: uncountable
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