nEgama a. ( mI f. ) [ nigama-aR ] Relating to or occurring in the Veda or holy writings; as in °kAMqaM . — maH 1 An interpreter of the Vedas or ( pb ) sacred writings; iti nEgamAH 2 An Upaniṣad q. v. 3 A means, an expedient. 4 Prudent conduct. 5 A citizen, towns-man. 6 A trader, merchant; DArAhAropanayanaparA nEgamAH sAnumaMtaH V. 4. 4.