Meaning of Natal in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈneɪdl/

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  1. Noun

    Natal

    Definitions

    1. a region of eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean
  2. 2. a port city in northeastern Brazil

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    natal

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin natalis, from nat-‘born’, from the verb nasci

    Definitions

    1. relating to or accompanying birth

    Examples

    • « natal injuries »
    • « natal day »
    • « natal influences »
  4. 2. of or relating to the buttocks

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