Where does “ναζιάρης” come from?
ναζιάρης (Greek) comes from Greek νάζι, from Ottoman Turkish ناز, from Persian ناز, from Parthian nʾz — pleasure, delight; to take pleasure, delight;...
ναζιάρης (Greek): mincing man, simpering man
Definitions
- mincing man, simpering man
Ancestry of “ναζιάρης”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Greek | νάζι | mincing manner, affectation, airs and graces,... |
| 2 | Ottoman Turkish | ناز | — |
| 3 | Persian | ناز | delight; luxury, comfort; fondling |
| 4 | Parthian | nʾz | pleasure, delight; to take pleasure, delight;... |