Nandi

[ nahn-dee ]

/ ˈnɑn di /

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noun, plural Nan·dis, (especially collectively) Nan·di for 1.

a member of an agricultural people of southwestern Kenya.

the Nilotic language spoken by the Nandi.

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Origin of Nandi

First recorded in 1885–90; a self-designation of the Nandi people

Words nearby Nandi

Nan-ching, Nanchong, Nancy, Nanda Devi, NAND circuit, Nandi, nandina, nandrolone, nanduti, nane, Nanette

Other definitions for Nandi (2 of 3)

Nandi²

[ nahn-dee ]

/ ˈnɑn di /

noun Hinduism.

the bull companion of Shiva.

Origin of Nandi

First recorded in 1805–10; from Sanskrit nandi “happiness; personification of happiness”

Other definitions for Nandi (3 of 3)

Nandi³

[ nahn-dee ]

/ ˈnɑn di /

noun

former spelling of Nadi.

How to use Nandi in a sentence

Thursday was the 20th consecutive sold-out session of the Citi Open, dating from 2019, according to Ein, and the high level of fan-player interaction has brought fans such as Nandi back out to Rock Creek.
The cozy confines of the Citi Open bring fans and players together|PJ Morales|August 4, 2022|Washington Post
“If you are doing yoga and you’re doing downward dog and your face is in a not vertical or upright position, then you risk the migration of product after administration,” Nandi said.
Why young people are using preventive Botox, and what they need to know|Allyson Chiu|May 6, 2021|Washington Post
But, Nandi said, those issues are often the result of “poor administration” and can be avoided if you go to an experienced and qualified medical professional.
Why young people are using preventive Botox, and what they need to know|Allyson Chiu|May 6, 2021|Washington Post
People who are pregnant or nursing or are planning to conceive should not receive injections, Nandi said.
Why young people are using preventive Botox, and what they need to know|Allyson Chiu|May 6, 2021|Washington Post

As with traditional injections, preventive use will require continued maintenance, Nandi said.
Why young people are using preventive Botox, and what they need to know|Allyson Chiu|May 6, 2021|Washington Post
Cherty quartzites interbedded with mylonites occur on the flanks of the Nandi hills, but their age is not known.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
Nandi is the divine Bull, on which, or whom, the Great God rides.
The Substance of a Dream |F. W. Bain
And he exclaimed: Say nothing rash, O angry one, for Nandi did not do it on purpose, after all.
The Substance of a Dream |F. W. Bain
The Bull Nandi is kneeling in adoration before the spout of the Yoni.
The Round Towers of Ireland|Henry O'Brien
In the first place Nandi was large, as you have already guessed.
Brooks's Readers, Third Year|Stratton D. Brooks