namus
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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.
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Definition of namus
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- A concept of virtue and honor within a family, typically relating to chastity of female family members.
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noun
- A concept of virtue and honor within a family, typically relating to chastity of female family members.
- A cromlech, a stone circle, a lithic burial structure in the Sinai connected to various superstitions.
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *nem-der. Proto-Indo-European *németi Proto-Hellenic *némō Ancient Greek νέμω (némō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Hellenic *-os Ancient Greek -ος (-os) Ancient Greek νόμος (nómos)bor. Classical Syriac ܢܡܘܣܐ (nāmōsā)bor. Arabic نَامُوس (nāmūs)bor. English namus From Arabic نَامُوس (nāmūs). Doublet of nome and nomos.
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