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naartjeAlternative form of naartjie.nabbingpresent participle and gerund of nabnabitan(pharmacology) A synthetic cannabinoid analogue of dronabinol, exhibiting antiemetic and analgesic effects.nablock(mineralogy) A rounded mass, as of flint in chalk, or of ironstone in coal.nabobicSynonym of nabobish.nabobryAlternative form of nabobery.nacarat(now rare) A shade of bright red-orange.nacelleThe compartment that holds passengers on a dirigible, hot-air balloon, or other aerostat; a gondola.nachanifinger milletnacodahThe captain of a boat or other vessel.nacrein(biochemistry) A matrix protein that is involved in the formation of nacre in molluscsnacrite(mineralogy) A basic aluminium silicate clay that is a polymorph of kaolinitenacrousResembling or characteristic of a pearl.nadgersplural of nadgernadiralOf, pertaining to or situated at a nadir.nadolol(pharmacology) A beta blocker C₁₇H₂₇NO₄ taken orally in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris.naevoid(pathology) Resembling a naevus.naevousAlternative form of naevose.naffing(UK, slang) An intensifier.nagaikaA short, thick braided whip with a round cross-section, used by the Cossacks.nagaimoDioscorea opposita, a variety of yam.nagajkaAlternative form of nagaika.nagapie(South Africa) mohol bushbabynagarseA particular bacterial protease.nagautaA form of traditional Japanese vocal music, often used in kabuki theatre.nageant(heraldry) Synonym of naiant (“swimming”).nageireA Japanese style of flower arrangement, characterised by informality and spontaneity.naggersplural of naggernaggingPersistently annoying or painful.naggishSynonym of naggy (“prone to nag”).nagless(rare) That does not nag.nagnail(UK, regional, obsolete) A hangnail.nagsaraAlternative form of nagkesar.nagsomeCharacterised or marked by naggingnagware(computing, slang) Software that displays a message requesting that the user register it.nahiyah(politics) A local administrative division consisting of a number of small towns or villages in some Muslim countries, including (historical) parts of Europe under the Ottoman Empire.naiadesplural of naiadnaibourObsolete form of neighbour.nailbat(informal) A baseball bat with a nail or nails in it, as a weapon.nailbed(medicine, anatomy) The area underneath a nail in a human or other mammal.nailery(archaic) A manufactory of nails.nailfulEnough to be stored under or on one's fingernail.nailgunAlternative spelling of nail gun.nailingpresent participle and gerund of nailnailist(rare) Someone whose occupation is to trim and beautify the fingernail or toenails; a manicurist, in Japan and parts of Southeast Asia.nailrodAny of various plants of the genus Typha.nailsetA tool used with a hammer for driving in nails, rather than striking the nail directly at the risk of damaging the surrounding surface.nainselAlternative form of nainsell.naivelyIn a naive manner.naivestsuperlative form of naive: most naivenaiveteAlternative spelling of naïveté.naivism(art) A simple, apparently childish style in art.naivist(art) An artist working in the style of naivism.naiviteMisspelling of naïveté.naivityMisspelling of naivety and nativity.nakamalA traditional meeting-place in Vanuatu, used for gatherings, ceremonies, and the drinking of kava.nakedlyIn a naked manner; without concealing anything; blatantly or openly.nakhoda(historical) A travelling merchant in parts of South-East Asia, in charge of a vessel.nalayak(India) A worthless person; good-for-nothing.nalivkaA Slavic sweet fruit or berry liqueurnamableAlternative form of nameable.namasteA greeting in contexts relating to Indian culture or the New Age movement.namefag(Internet slang) To reveal one's identity or have one's identity revealed.nametagA tag with one's name inscribed on it.namkeen(India) Any savoury snack eaten between meals.namoninA particular steroid glycoside.namouraA Lebanese pastry made from semolina soaked in a flavoured sugar-syrup and decorated with almondsnanchon(voodoo) A particular family or group of loa (voodoo spirits).nanciesplural of nancynandina(botany) Heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo, an ornamental plant of species Nandina domestica, sole member of genus Nandina (in family Berberidaceae), native to east Asia from the Himalayas to Japan.nandine(archaic) A small West African carnivore, Nandinia binotata, with spots on its sides.nandutiA kind of traditional Paraguayan lace, having a matrix of squares, rectangles, or circles with a radiating warp.nankeenA type of cotton cloth originally from Nanking in China.nankingpresent participle and gerund of nanknankinsplural of nankinnannersplural of nannernanniedsimple past and past participle of nannynanniesplural of nannynanoampOne thousand millionth (10⁻⁹) of an ampere. Symbol: nA.nanoart(art) art made from assemblies of nanoparticles, or by manipulation of matter at the atomic / molecular levelnanobarA pressure of 10⁻⁹ barsnanobeeA nanobot designed to deliver melittin so as to destroy tumors.nanobel(physics) A unit of power equal to 10⁻⁹ of a bel; abbreviated as nBnanobot(nanotechnology, robotics) A very small autonomous robot, typically the size of a biological cell, designed to work alone or in very large numbers to achieve some task.nanobudAny nanostructure in the form of a budnanocam(science fiction) A nanoscale camera.nanocapA nanosized capnanocarA nanoscale car, especially one employing fullerenes as wheelsnanodotA nanoscale dotnanofinA nanosized finnanogapA nanoscale gapnanogelA gel (especially a hydrogel) composed of nanoparticlesnanomer(geology) Any nanocrystalline mineral, typically a claynanomolAlternative form of nanomole.nanonetA net whose fibers have sizes within the range of nanometers.nanoohmAlternative spelling of nano-ohm.nanopitA nanoscale pitnanopod(cytology) A surface container for outer membrane vesiclesnanorodA nanosized rod.nanosatnanosatellitenanotagA nanoscale tag.nanotipA nanoscale tip, especially that of a scanning microscopenanowebA nanoscale web, especially a molecular filter of this formnaology(rare) The study of ecclesiastical or sacred buildings.napalmsplural of napalmnaphtha(petrochemistry) Any of a wide variety of aliphatic or aromatic liquid hydrocarbon mixtures distilled from petroleum or coal tar, especially as used in solvents or petrol.naphtolArchaic form of naphthol.napkinsplural of napkinnaplessWithout a nap; worn or threadbare.nappersplural of nappernappiercomparative form of nappy: more nappynappiesplural of nappynappingpresent participle and gerund of napnappishSlightly tired; somewhat sleepy.napsackMisspelling of knapsack.naptimeThe time when one takes a short sleep.napworn(of fabric) Having its fuzzy surface worn down or off.naqarehA Middle Eastern drum with a rounded back and a head made of hide, usually played in pairs.naqqaliA form of Persian theatre.naqqaraAlternative form of naqareh (“type of drum”).narangi(India) A variety of orange (fruit).narangy(Australia) A mid-ranking employee of a sheep station.naranolAn antidepressant, anxiolytic, and antipsychotic drug.narasinA coccidiostat and antibacterial drug derived from salinomycin.narceinDated form of narceine.narcism(dated) Alternative form of narcissism.narciss(obsolete) Narcissus.narcist(dated) Synonym of narcissist.narcose(transitive, rare) To place in a state of narcosis; to narcotize.nardineRelating to the nard plant.nardoosplural of nardoonarghilAlternative form of narghile.nargileAlternative form of narghile.nargiliAlternative form of narghile.nargilyAlternative form of narghile.nariyal(North India) coconutnarkingpresent participle and gerund of narknarluga(zoology) A hybrid whale, resulting from the crossbreeding of narwhal and beluga whales; but which feed on different prey than either parent species.narnauk(in the mythology of the First Nations of Canada) A supernatural being which can transform into an animal and back into human form by putting on and taking off an animal skin it has.narrate(transitive) To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.narremeA basic unit of narrative structure.narrowsthird-person singular simple present indicative of narrownarthex(architecture) A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.nartjieAlternative form of naartjie.narwhalAn Arctic toothed whale (Monodon monoceros) that grows to about 20 feet (6 meters) long, the male having a single horn-like tusk, a twisted, pointed cuspid that projects forward.nasalis(anatomy) A small muscle on each side of the nose that constricts the nasal aperture by the action of a triangular transverse portion which draws the lateral part of the aperture upward and a quadrangular alar portion which draws it downward.nasallyIn a nasal manner or tone.nasardeAlternative form of nasard.nasaump(US, obsolete) hasty puddingnascentEmerging; just coming into existence.nasheedAn Islamic musical composition, typically performed a cappella, focusing on religious, spiritual, or moral messages.nasibisplural of nasibinasionsplural of nasionnasoralRelating to, or situated between the nostrils and the mouthnastiercomparative form of nasty: more nastynastiesplural of nastynastika(Hinduism) Not astika, see there for more.nastilyIn a nasty manner.natalid(zoology) Any member of the family Natalidae of funnel-eared bats.natallyAt the time of birth.nathemoObsolete form of neverthemore.naticid(zoology) Any the family Naticidae of gastropods.nationsplural of nationnativarA cultivar of a native plant species.nativesplural of nativenatlang(informal, conlanging, natural language processing) A natural language, one that arose without intentional design.natrian(mineralogy) Containing sodium.natride(chemistry) An alkalide with sodium as the anion.natrite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral form of sodium carbonate containing carbon, oxygen, and sodium.natrium(chiefly obsolete, rare) Synonym of sodium.nattersplural of natternattery(informal) talkative; chattynattilyIn a natty manner.natting(computing) The activity of using NAT.naturalExisting in nature.natured(in combination) Having or possessing the specified disposition or temperament.naturesplural of naturenaughtsplural of naughtnaughtyMischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child).naupakaAny of many species of tropical flowering plants of the genus Scaevola.nauseasplural of nauseanauther(now UK, dialectal) Neither.nauticsThe art of sailing; navigation.nautiliplural of nautilusnavaidsplural of navaidnavallyIn a naval manner; with relation to a navy.navamsa(astrology) In Vedic astrology, a ninth part or division of a zodiac sign.navarch(historical, Ancient Greece) The commander of a fleet.navarinA stew of mutton and vegetables.navetteA shuttle bus in France.navmeshnavigation meshnavviesplural of navvynavyishSomewhat navy in colour.naxararAlternative spelling of nakharar.naybourObsolete form of neighbour.naysaysthird-person singular simple present indicative of naysaynayward(obsolete) A state of denial, disbelief; the negative side.nayword(obsolete) A byword or proverb.nealite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, chlorine, iron, lead, and oxygen.nealogy(zoology) The description of the morphological correlations of the early adolescent stages of an animal.neamineAn aminosugar that is a degradation product of neomycin.nearestsuperlative form of near: most nearnearingpresent participle and gerund of nearnearishSomewhat nearneatensthird-person singular simple present indicative of neatenneatestsuperlative form of neat: most neatneatify(obsolete) To make neat or clean; to purify.neatishCharacteristic of or resembling a neat; bovine.neatnikA stickler for neatness or cleanliness.neatrupSynonym of netop.nebbichAlternative form of nebbish.nebbing(zoology) The act of a pair of birds of touching or rubbing each other's bills.nebbishOne who is fearful, indecisive and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.nebbuckAlternative form of nebek.nebishyAlternative form of nebbishy.nebrianAny nebriin and ground beetle in the genus Nebria.nebulaeplural of nebulanebular(astronomy) Of or pertaining to a nebula.nebulasplural of nebulanebulin(biochemistry) An actin-binding protein localized to the I-band of the sarcomeres in skeletal muscle.neckersplural of neckerneckfulAs much as fills a neck.neckingpresent participle and gerund of necknecktieA strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front.necrose(intransitive, pathology) To become necrotic.nectarsplural of nectarnectary(botany) A gland that secretes nectarneddiesplural of neddyneecheeAlternative form of nitchie.needest(archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of needneedfulNeeded; necessary; mandatory; requisite; indispensable.needhamA dessert bar made from sugar, chocolate, coconut, and potato, chiefly made and consumed in Maine in the US.neediercomparative form of needy: more needyneedilyIn a needy manner.needingpresent participle and gerund of needneedledCovered or armored with needles.needlerAgent noun of needle (verb).needlesplural of needleneedlet(physics, astronomy) A wavelet having the form of a needle.needsly(obsolete) Of necessity; for some pressing reason.neelgyeObsolete form of nilgai.neenishOnly used in neenish tart and a few related, synonymous phrases.neepery(slang) Technological jargon.neesingpresent participle and gerund of neesenefasch(archaic) Any fish of the genus Distichodus.nefastiIn the calendar of Ancient Rome, those days on which business could not be transacted and assemblies and courts could not convene.nefness(algebraic geometry) The quality of being nef.nefopamA centrally-acting but non-opioid analgesic drug of the benzoxazocine class, developed in the early 1970s, used for pain relief.neftgil(archaic) ozoceritenegatedsimple past and past participle of negatenegaterAlternative form of negator.negatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of negatenegaton(physics) A normal, negatively-charged electron, especially in comparison with a positonnegatorOne who, or that which, negates.negatumSomething that is negated.neggersplural of neggerneginotAlternative spelling of Neginoth.neglect(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.negress(dated, literary, now offensive and an ethnic slur) A black female.negrify(transitive, dated) To negroize.negrishObsolete form of negroish.negritoEither of two species of bird in the genus Lessonia.negroesplural of negronegrofy(transitive, dated) To make negro; to convert or adapt to the ways or norms of black people.negroid(anthropology, dated, offensive, ethnic slur) A person with characteristics of Africans, particularly coiled hair and dark skin.negroniA cocktail consisting of gin, Campari and vermouth, usually in equal parts.neibourObsolete form of neighbour.neighbaPronunciation spelling of neighbour.neighedsimple past and past participle of neighneigherOne who neighs.neigongAny of the variety of Chinese breathing, meditation and spiritual disciplines associated with Taoism and martial arts.neitherNot one of two; not either; not one or the other.nekoite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pedial pearl white mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.nelliesplural of nellynelsonsplural of nelsonnelumboAny of the genus Nelumbo of aquatic plants with large, showy flowers resembling water lilies, the lotuses.nematic(physics, chemistry, of certain liquid crystals) Whose molecules align in loose parallel lines.nemesesplural of nemesisnemesia(botany) Any plant of the genus Nemesia in the family Scrophulariaceae.nemesisAn enemy, especially an archenemy.nemeticOf or relating to nemesisnemisisMisspelling of nemesis.nemminePronunciation spelling of never mind.nemoralPertaining to groves or woodland.nemosis(biology) The activation and subsequent death of fibroblastsnemotic(biology) Related to nemosisneobank(banking) A modern type of direct bank that operates exclusively online without a traditional physical branch network, often mobile-first and even without banking licence.neocarb(paleodiet) Any form of carbohydrate introduced to the human diet relatively recently, since the beginnings of agriculture.neoconsplural of neoconneocoon(US politics, slang, derogatory, offensive) A neoconservative.neocyte(biology) A cell newly released by bone marrowneofolk(music) A form of experimental folk music influenced by industrial music.neogoth(sometimes attributive) A member of a subculture derived from goth, with newer influences such as emo and nu metal.neoline(biochemistry) A diterpene alkaloid from Aconitum plants, 20-ethyl-6α,16β-dimethoxy-4-(methoxymethyl)aconitane-1α,8,14α-triol.neolite(mineralogy) A dark green silicate of aluminium and magnesium.neolithA stone implement from the Neolithic era.neologyThe study or art of neologizing (creating new words).neomale(biology) Describing an organism whose sex has reverted from female to male.neomort(medicine) A brain-dead human being that could be kept on life support for organ transplantation, medical and nursing education, and drug research.neonacy(rare) The period of one's life in which one is a neonate.neonateA newborn infant; recently born baby.neonaziAlternative spelling of neo-Nazi.neonideA binary compound of neonneonism(rare, linguistics) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase, a neologism.neonistA person who makes neon signs.neonymyThe coining of new terms.neophyl(organic chemistry, in combination) The 2-methyl-2-phenylpropyl functional group, PhC(CH₃)₂CH₂-.neopineA chemical compound, C₁₈H₂₁NO₃.neoprns(Internet slang) Abbreviation of neopronouns.neopunkA proponent of such a style or subculture.neosoil(soil science) A newly-formed soilneosome(geology) A migmatite formed by partial melting of an existing rockneosomy(biology) An intrastadial metamorphosis associated with arthropod symbiosisneosoulAlternative form of neo soul.neotameAn artificial sweetener similar to aspartame.neotard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar, politics) A neoconservative.neotene(zoology) A reproductively mature animal in a juvenile form.neoteny(biology) The retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.neotype(taxonomy) A new specimen of a previously described species which, in order to maintain nomenclatural stability or solve doubtful or confusing identities, is designated to serve as the type specimen, possibly replacing a previous holotype or neotypeneotypyThe act or fact of designating a neotype.neozoanAny protozoan of the infrakingdom Neozoanepenth(obsolete, rare) Alternative form of nepenthes.nepetin(organic chemistry) The 6-methoxy derivative of the pentahydroxyflavone 6-hydroxyluteolin, an O-methylated flavone. It can be found in Eupatorium ballotaefolium.nephesh(biblical) The tangible aspects of life, as possessed by human beings and the higher animals; sometimes translated as soul.nephewsplural of nephewnephricRelating to or connected with a kidney.nephrin(biochemistry) Any of a class of transmembrane proteins necessary for the proper functioning of the renal filtration barriernephron(anatomy) The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, which filters the blood in order to regulate chemical concentrations, and thereby produces urine.nephros(anatomy) A kidney-like organ.nepotalOf or relating to a nephew.nerdboy(slang, sometimes derogatory) A nerdy or socially inept boy or man.nerddomAlternative form of nerdom.nerdery(informal) Nerdish behaviour or attitudes.nerdiercomparative form of nerdy: more nerdynerdify(neologism, transitive) to make or render nerdynerdishLike a nerd; having the traits of a nerd.nerdism(informal) The practices or behaviours of nerds; nerdiness.nerdity(informal) Nerdiness.nerdlet(slang, sometimes derogatory) A young or unimportant nerd.nereidsplural of nereidnerinesplural of nerineneritesplural of neriteneriticOf or relating to a marine environment of shallow waters.neritid(zoology) Any in sea snail in the family Neritidae; a nerite.nerolicRelating to, or derived from nerolnerrickAlternative form of nirk (“tariff etc.”).nervate(botany) Having nerves.nerviercomparative form of nervy: more nervynervine(medicine) Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement.nervingpresent participle and gerund of nervenervishnervous; anxiousnervoneAlternative form of nervon.nervose(botany) nerved; having prominent veins.nervousOf sinews and tendons.nervule(botany) A minor, nonsupporting vein in a leaf of a plant; a branch vein of a nervure (supporting vein) or of another nervule.nervure(zoology) A vein in the wing of an insect.neshama(Judaism) The soul.nesioteinsular; of islandsnesprin(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins, found in the outer membrane of cell nuclei, that bind to actin or plectin filamentsnessaryPronunciation spelling of necessary.nestageNesting; the construction of nests.nestboxAlternative form of nest box.nestcamA camera monitoring a bird's nest.nestersplural of nesternestfulAs much or many as will fill a nest.nestingpresent participle and gerund of nestnestledsimple past and past participle of nestlenestlerOne who nestles.nestlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of nestlenestorsplural of nestornetback(oil industry) Revenues received from the sale of oil or gas on spot market minus the costs of extraction, processing and transportation.netball(countable) The ball used in this sport.netbank(rare) A bank that operates over the Internet.netbook(computing) An economical notebook computer able to access the Internet.netboot(computing) The booting of a system from a network.netburp(Internet slang, rare) A netsplit (type of technical glitch on IRC).netcast(Internet) A broadcast transmitted over the Internet, such as a podcast.netcode(video games) The program code that handles interactions over a network.netdead(Internet slang, rare, of a person) Not currently active on a network, or the Internet; offline.netdeck(slang, collectible card games, derogatory) A decklist copied from the Internet.netgame(video games) A multiplayer game played over a network.netgothA member of the Gothic subculture who is active on the Internet.nethead(slang) An obsessive Internet user.nethersThe private parts of the body, particularly the sex organs.netizen(Internet) A member of the community of Internet users.netleaf(botany) Applied to certain plants having reticulated or net-like leaves.netlikeResembling or characteristic of a net, especially in having many small openings.netlist(electronics) A technical description of the connectivity of an electronic design.netloadThe amount that fills a net.netloreA kind of folklore comprising humorous texts, folk poetry, folk art, and urban legends that are circulated over the Internet.netmail(computing) A kind of electronic mail used on bulletin board systems.netmind(sports, intransitive) To goaltend.netname(computing, Microsoft Windows) The part of a UNC (Uniform Naming Convention) path that identifies a particular resource on a given server.netnews(Internet) Electronic messages distributed by means of newsgroups, such as on Usenet.netplay(video games) Multiplayer gameplay over a network.netpostEither of the upright posts used to suspend the net, in games like tennis and volleyball.netprov(art) A form of online theatrical improvisation acted out on social media.netroot(attributive) Synonym of netroots.netsmanThe person who operates a fishing net.netster(informal, rare) An Internet user.netsukeA small, often collectible, artistic carving characterized by an opening or two small holes (紐通し (himotōshi)), most commonly made of wood or ivory, used as a fob at the end of a cord attached to a suspended pouch containing pens, medicines, or tobacco. Netsuke originated in feudal Japan in the late 16th and 17th centuries.netsurfTo surf the Internet.nettersplural of netternettingSomething that acts as, or looks like, a net.nettledsimple past and past participle of nettlenettlerOne who nettles; a vexatious or provoking individual or organization.nettlesplural of nettlenetwarsplural of netwarnetwideAll across a network or the Internet.netwise(rare) In the manner or configuration of a netnetworkAny interconnected group or system.netzineA zine published on a computer network in electronic form.neurile(obsolete, physiology) Relating to the nerves or nervous system.neurine(organic chemistry) A ptomaine, related to choline, formed during putrefaction of biological tissuesneurism(obsolete) A supposed "nerve force" in vitalism.neurite(neuroanatomy) Any projection from the body of a neuron; either a dendrite or an axonneurode(computing) An artificial neuron, a simple processing element of a neural network having several input signals and one output signal.neuroidResembling a nerve or similar neural structure; nervelikeneuroma(pathology) A tumour composed of nerve cells.neurone(British spelling) Alternative spelling of neuron.neuronsplural of neuronneurose(botany) Nerved.neurula(zoology) An embryo of vertebrates in the stage when the primitive band is first developed.neuruleA kind of hybrid symbolic rule used in neurocomputing.neuston(biology) All the organisms that live at the surface of water.neutersplural of neuterneutral(politics) Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.neutron(particle physics) A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.newbiesplural of newbienewbletAlternative spelling of nooblet.newbornRecently born.newcast(transitive) To recast; form or mould anew.newcombA sport that is a variation of volleyball, but in which one may catch the ball.newcomeJust arrived; lately come.neweledHaving a newel (stair pillar).newelty(now England regional) Newness, novelty.newfind(India) A new discovery.newform(mathematics, number theory) A cusp form that is "new" at a given level N, where the levels are the nested subgroups Γ₀(N) of the modular group, with N ordered by divisibility.newhalf(countable, slang) A trans woman.newjack(slang) A newcomer; a newbie or rookie.newless(programming, not comparable) Not containing or using an operator new.newline(computing) The character or character sequence that indicates the end of a line of text and transition to the next line; or, a control code or escape sequence used in a programming language to denote this character.newlingOne who is new (to something); a newcomer; a novice; a newbie.newmake(obsolete, transitive) To make again or anew; remake.newmownAlternative spelling of new-mown.newname(obsolete, transitive) To give a new name to; name anew; rename.newnessThe property of being new; novelty; recency.newsbot(computing) Any of various pieces of software designed to harvest articles from newsgroups, or from news websites.newsbox(US, Canada) A vending machine selling newspapers.newsboyA boy, or by extension a man, who sells and/or delivers newspapers.newsfulFull of news; supplying news.newshenA female investigative reporter.newsiercomparative form of newsy: more newsynewsiesplural of newsynewsilyIn a newsy manner.newsish(informal) newsy; containing or resembling newsnewsman(US) A male reporter; a male person in the profession of providing news.newsmenplural of newsmannewsnet(science fiction) A news broadcasting network.newsvanA van operated by a press company, transporting reporters and photographers to the scene of an event so that they can report on it.newtakeA piece of formerly wild land newly cultivated.newtishOf, like, or pertaining to newts.newtonsplural of newtonnewvamp(transitive, obsolete) To vamp up (something) afresh; to furbish up anew; to revamp.nexilin(biochemistry) A particular protein that binds actin filamentsnextgenAlternative form of next-gen.nexting(psychology) The continual process of predicting what is likely to happen next, based on external stimuli.nextish(dated, fandom slang) In the subsequent issue of a periodical.nexusesplural of nexusneyandaA flowering plant of species Dracaena trifasciata, mother-in-law's tongue.niahite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, nitrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.niaouliMelaleuca quinquenervia, the broad-leaved paperbark, a myrtaceous tree whose essential oil is used in cosmetics and herbal medicine.nibbana(Buddhism) Synonym of nirvana.nibbingpresent participle and gerund of nibnibbledsimple past and past participle of nibblenibblerSomeone who nibbles (in various senses).nibbles(originally US) Small forms of finger food or snacks such as nuts or potato chips (crisps), often eaten as an accompaniment to drinks.niblick(golf, dated) A metal-headed golf club with a large highly lofted head. Replaced by a sand iron or wedge in a modern set of clubs.niblikeResembling or characteristic of the nib of a pen.nibling(originally chiefly anthropology, often in the plural) Used especially as a gender-neutral term: the child of one's sibling or sibling-in-law; one's nephew or niece.niboshiJapanese dried infant sardines, used in snacks and as seasoning for soup stocks and other foods.nibsome(thieves' cant, obsolete) gentlemanlynicanee(obsolete) A kind of Oriental cloth.nicatorAny of several passerine birds in the genus Nicator.nicefem(slang, sometimes derogatory) A radical feminist who is cordial and patient in their approach.niceishSomewhat or rather nice.nichingpresent participle and gerund of nichenickase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that causes nicks (breaks in one strand) of nucleic acid, allowing it to unwindnickelsplural of nickelnickersthird-person singular simple present indicative of nickernickingpresent participle and gerund of nicknicklesplural of nicklenicotic(chemistry, archaic) nicotinicnicotinObsolete spelling of nicotine.nictate(intransitive) To wink or blink; (of certain animals) to close the nictating membrane.nidatedsimple past and past participle of nidateniddick(dialect, West Country) The nape of the neck.nidgingpresent participle and gerund of nidgenidusesplural of nidusniecelyOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of a niece.nielledDecorated with the niello technique.niellosplural of niellonierite(mineral,chemistry) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal mineral containing four nitrogen and three silicon.nifflerA raddle (instrument used by weavers).niftiesplural of niftyniftilyIn a nifty manner; cleverly.nigaboo(slang, ethnic slur, derogatory) A black person.nigellaThe seeds of the plant Nigella sativa, used as a culinary spice.nigeranA polysaccharide found in black mold, Aspergillus niger.nigfant(slang, derogatory, ethnic slur, offensive) A black infant.niggardSparing; stinting; parsimonious.niggersplural of niggerniggery(derogatory, ethnic slur, offensive) Of or like a nigger.niggingpresent participle and gerund of nigniggish(obsolete) niggardly; stingyniggledsimple past and past participle of niggleniggler(colloquial) One who niggles; a constant critic.nigglesplural of niggleniggletAlternative spelling of niglet.nighest(archaic) superlative form of nigh: most nighnighten(intransitive) To become night or grow dark, as night.nighter(only in combinations) Someone or something who does something for a certain number of nightsnightie(informal) A woman's nightgown or nightdress for wearing to bed.nightlyHappening or appearing in the night; night-time; nocturnal.nigredo(alchemy) A process of putrefaction or decomposition, one of the four major stages of the alchemical magnum opus.nigressSynonym of niggeress.nigrify(transitive) To make black in colour; to blacken.nigrine(mineralogy) A ferruginous variety of rutile.nigritaAny member of genus Nigrita, certain estrildid finches.nigriteAn insulating material consisting of the impure residuum obtained in the distillation of paraffin.nigtard(slang, offensive, vulgar, derogatory, ethnic slur) A stupid black person.nihongapaintings made in a traditional Japanese style, typically executed with brushes on washi paper or silknikumanA (Japanese) baozi with meat filling; a Chinese steamed stuffed bun with meat.nilable(computing) Able to be set to nil, or no value.niladic(computing) Of an operator or function in a program, having no arguments.nilghaiAlternative form of nilgai.nilghauAlternative form of nilgai.niltavaAny of the birds in the genus Niltava, found in the China, Southeast Asia and South Asia.nimbatenimbed, haloednimblercomparative form of nimble: more nimblenimietyState of being in excess, more than is needed.nimious(Scotland, law, obsolete) Excessive; extravagant; inordinate; vexatious.nimrodsplural of nimrodnimtreeSynonym of neem (“Indian tree”).nineish(colloquial) Any time close to nine o'clock.ninemanAlternative form of 9-man.ninepinThe wooden pin used in the game of ninepins; a skittle.ninjatoA straight-bladed short sword, commonly appearing in works of fiction as a weapon of the shinobi in feudal Japan.ninniesplural of ninnyninthlyIn the ninth place; ninth in a row.niobate(inorganic chemistry) Any salt, XNbO₃, of the weak niobic acid.niobian(mineralogy) Containing niobiumniobiteThe mineral columbite.niobium(countable) A single atom of this element.niobous(archaic) Of or pertaining to niobium.niosomeA vesicle composed of a nonionic surfactant and cholesterolnipaginSynonym of methylparaben.nipasolThe antifungal agent propyl hydroxybenzoateniplessWith a nip or nips (in various senses).nippage(slang) An exposed nipple or nipples.nippersplural of nippernippiercomparative form of nippy: more nippynippilyIn a nippy way; quickly.nippingpresent participle and gerund of nipnippled(often in combination) Having (a specific type or number of) nipples.nipplesplural of nipplenippleyAlternative spelling of nipply.nipslipAlternative form of nip slip.niqabedWearing a niqab.nirvana(Buddhism) Complete cessation of dukkha; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.nisbite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal tin white mineral containing antimony and nickel.nisperoThe loquat, Eriobotrya japonica.nitchie(Canada, derogatory) A Native North American.nitencyendeavour; effort; tendencyniterie(US) A nightclub or nightspot.nithing(archaic) A coward, a dastard; a wretch.nitisol(soil science) A nitic soil.nitpick(figurative) To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.nitraryA place where potassium nitrate or saltpetre is produced.nitrate(chemistry) Any salt or ester of nitric acid.nitrene(organic chemistry) Any organic compound, the univalent nitrogen equivalent of a carbene, having general formula RN:nitrian(mineralogy) Containing nitrogen (especially when this replaces another element)nitride(chemistry) A compound of nitrogen where nitrogen has an oxidation state of −3.nitrify(transitive) To treat or react with nitrogen or a nitrogen-containing compound.nitrileA type of synthetic rubber formed by the copolymerization of acrylonitrile and butadiene: nitrile rubber.nitrite(chemistry) Any salt or ester of nitrous acid.nitrone(organic chemistry) The N-oxide of an iminenitrose(chemistry) Dated form of nitrous.nitroso(chemistry) The univalent radical and functional group -N=Onitrous(now historical) Pertaining to or composed of nitre; having the properties of nitre, bitter.nitsuke(cooking) A Japanese technique of simmering food, especially fish, in a strongly-flavoured soy sauce with sake or mirin.nittily(obsolete) In a nitty manner; lousily.nitwitsplural of nitwitnivatedEroded by nivation.niveousSnowy; resembling snow.nivetin(organic chemistry) A neoflavonoid found in Echinops niveus.nkhokweA cylindrical thatched granary used in Malawi.nobbilyIn a nobby manner.nobbingpresent participle and gerund of nobnobbishSynonym of nobby.nobblerA person who interferes with a racehorse or greyhound in order to prevent it from winning a race.nobblesthird-person singular simple present indicative of nobblenobhead(UK, slang, derogatory) Alternative spelling of knobhead.nobilin(biochemistry) A sesquiterpene lactone found in Dendrobium nobile.noblessAlternative form of noblesse.noblestsuperlative form of noble: most noblenobleye(obsolete) Nobleness of state or behaviour; splendour, magnificence.nocebosplural of nocebonocence(obsolete, rare) Guilt; transgression.nockies(birdwatching, slang) Binoculars.nocktatAn old unit of length used in surveying, equivalent to 1/12 of an archin.noctuidAny moth in the species-rich family Noctuidae or the superfamily Noctuoidea.noctuleA bat, of the genus Nyctalus, that lives in tree hollows.nocturn(Christianity) The night office of the Christian liturgy of the Hours, such as is performed in monasteries.nocuousLikely to cause harm or damage.nodachiA large-sized Japanese longsword, having a long handle suitable for multiple two-handed grip positions.nodallyIn a nodal fashion; in terms of nodes.nodated(geometry) Crossing itself.noddiesplural of noddynoddingpresent participle and gerund of nodnoddledsimple past and past participle of noddlenoddlesplural of noddlenodeset(computing, graph theory) A set of nodes.nodical(astronomy) Of or pertaining to the nodes of an orbiting body (such as the moon)nodularOf or relating to a nodule or nodules.noduledHaving nodules.nodulesplural of nodulenodulin(biochemistry) Any of a class of plant proteins formed or enhanced during symbiotic nitrogen fixation in root nodulesnodulusA nodule; a little knot or lump.noemics(rare) The science of the understanding; intellectual science.noetickObsolete form of noetic.noeticsplural of noeticnoetiid(zoology) Any member of the family Noetiidae of clams.noggingpresent participle and gerund of nognogginsplural of nogginnoianceObsolete form of noyance.noirish(film, art) Having the character of film noir.noisiercomparative form of noisy: more noisynoisilyin a noisy manner; in such a way as to create a great deal of noise or soundnoisingpresent participle and gerund of noisenoisome(literary) Morally hurtful or noxious.nolunty(obsolete) The negative aspect of God, encompassing darkness, cold, destruction, etc.nomadicOf or relating to nomads.nomancyObsolete form of onomancy.nomarchThe chief administrator of a modern Greek nomarchy.nomblesAlternative form of numbles.nombril(heraldry) A point halfway between the fess point (centre of the shield) and the middle base (bottom) point of an escutcheon.nomikaiA Japanese drinking party for coworkers, often held in a restaurant.nomilin(organic chemistry) A limonoid that has anticancer propertiesnominalOf, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.nomineeA person to whom the holder of a copyhold estate surrenders their interest.nominor(obsolete) A nominator.nomismaMoney or currency (modern).nomoxicMisspelling of normoxic.nonacidHaving no acidic properties or content.nonadicOf or pertaining to a nonad; ninefold.nonagon(geometry) A polygon with nine sides and nine angles; an enneagon.nonallyOne who is not an ally.nonamerAn oligomer having nine subunits.nonanal(organic chemistry) An alkyl aldehyde with a strong fruity or floral odour, used in flavouring and perfumery.nonanol(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic alcohol derived from a nonanenonaoxo(chemistry, in combination) A chemical compound with nine oxygen atoms with double bonds.nonarmyNot of or pertaining to an army.nonartsNot of or pertaining to the arts.nonauto(economics) Not automotive, or not directly linked to the automotive industrynonbabyNot being or relating to a baby.nonback(phonetics) Not back; not produced at the back of the mouth.nonball(sports) Not having possession of the ball.nonbaseNot being or not relating to a base.nonbiasAbsence of bias.nonbirdThat which is not a bird.nonbledNot having been bled.nonblocNot belonging or pertaining to a political bloc.nonblogNot of or pertaining to a blog (a weblog on the Internet).nonbody(chiefly philosophy) That which is not a body.nonbold(typography) Not bold.nonbond(chemistry, physics) A nonbonding relationship between two atomsnonboneNot of or relating to bone.nonbookThat which is not a book.nonboomNot of or pertaining to a financial boom.nonbyteNot of or pertaining to bytes.noncarb(informal) noncarbonatednoncardNot of or pertaining to card or cards.noncaseOne who or that which is not a case (of a disease, a type of thing being explained, etc.).noncash(finance) In a form other than cash.noncellNot relating to a biological cell.noncery(UK, Ireland, slang) The behaviour of a sex offender; paedophilia.nonchefOne who is not a chef.noncityNot of or pertaining to a city.nonclayThat is not clay.nonclubNot of or pertaining to a club (social venue).noncoalNot of or pertaining to coal.noncomsplural of noncomnoncooksomeone who is not a cooknoncropThat which is not a crop.noncultNot of or pertaining to a cult.nondateA social event that is not a date, i.e. not arranged to pursue a romance.nondebtNot of or pertaining to debt.nondeer(attributive) That which is not a deer.nondiet(of a food or beverage) Not designed or intended for use in dietingnondripDesigned not to drip.nondrugAny substance that is not a drug.nondualNot dual; not pertaining to philosophical duality.nondutyNot being or relating to duty.nondyedSynonym of undyed.noneism(logic, metaphysics) The theory that some things do not exist, and it is possible to quantify over non-existent things using the particular or existential quantifier.noneistA proponent of noneism.nonenal(organic chemistry) Any unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde that has nine carbon atoms, but especially 2-nonenal.nonenyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A radical derived from a nonenenonette(archaic, rare) Alternative form of nonet.nonetto(rare, music) A nonet.noneuroNot of or pertaining to the euro currency.noneven(graph theory) Of a digraph, having no cycles of even weightnonfaceThat which is not a face (especially in computer face-recognition software).nonfactThat which is not a fact; an opinion, falsehood, etc.nonfarmConcerned with the economic activities of all businesses except agricultural ones.nonfast(especially of a dye) Not fast.nonfeedNot of or pertaining to animal feed.nonfernThat which is not a fern.nonfilmNot belonging or relating to a film.nonfireNot of or pertaining to fire.nonfishNot fish, or not relating to fish.nonflatNot flat in shape.nonflowThat does not flow, or is not associated with flow.nonfoamNot of or pertaining to foam.nonfoodNot intended for consumption as a food.nonfoulNot foul (in various senses).nonfratOne who is not a frat (fraternity member).nonfree(software) With copyright restrictions that prevent unrestricted distribution or reuse.nonfren(Internet slang, derogatory) One who is not a fren.nonfuelNot associated with fuel.nongameNot a game, or unrelated to a gamenongangNot of or pertaining to a gang.nongazeNot involving or relating to a gaze.nongeek(colloquial) One who is not a geek (technical expert).nonglueNot of or pertaining to glue.nongoalNot of or pertaining to a goal.nongoldNot of or pertaining to gold.nongolfNot golf; not associated with golfing.nongood(chiefly philosophy) Not good.nongreyAlternative spelling of nongray.nonhairNot of or pertaining to hair.nonharmAvoidance of harm.nonhead(grammar) Any grammatical element that is not a head.nonhemeThat does not originate in heme.nonheroA character, especially a protagonist, who is not a hero.nonhomeNot of or pertaining to a home (domestic residence).nonhost(chiefly attributive) Not a host.nonideaThat which is not an idea.nonidleNot idle; active or in use.nonironThat does not contain iron.nonitol(organic chemistry) A sugar alcohol containing nine carbon atomsnonjadeNot made from jade (the semiprecious stone).nonjailNot of, or pertaining to, jail.nonjava(computing) That is not Java or does not conform to the standards and expectations of Java.nonjazz(music) Not jazz music, not jazz dance.nonjokeA story, utterance, etc. that is not a joke.nonjunkThat is not junk (or junk mail, junk food, etc.); that has worth.nonjuryNot a jury, or not involving a jury.nonkingOne who, or that which, is not a king.nonlakeNot of or pertaining to a lake.nonlandNot of or pertaining to the land.nonleadNot of or pertaining to lead (the chemical element).nonleaf(computing theory) A node in a data structure that is not a leaf node.nonleapNot a leap year (or leap month or leap day).nonliarOne who is not a liar.nonlife(biology, uncountable) All objects or substances except those considered alive.nonliveNot live (in various senses).nonloveAbsence of love.nonlung(medicine) Not relating to the lung.nonmailNot of or pertaining to mail (items sent in the post) or electronic mail.nonmateAn animal that is not a mate (of some other specified animal).nonmath(Canada, US) Nonmathematical.nonmealNot being or pertaining to a meal.nonmeatThat is not meat, or unrelated to meat.nonmilkNot of or pertaining to milk.nonmythThat which is not a myth; a truth or reality.nonnameSomething, such as a word, that is not a name.nonnewsNot of or pertaining to news.nonnudeNot nude; clothed.nonnull(mathematics, computing) Not null.nonomerAlternative form of nonamer.nonovalNot oval in shape.nonpaidFor which no payment is levied.nonparkNot of or pertaining to a park.nonpastAlternative form of non-past.nonpeerNot involving or including peers.nonpestAny creature that is not a pest.nonpineNot of or pertaining to a pine tree or its wood.nonplay(countable) Any work that is not a play.nonplus(transitive) To bewilder or perplex (someone); to confound, to flummox.nonpoetOne who is not a poet.nonpoor(socioeconomics) Not poor.nonportA location that is not a port.nonprosplural of nonprononpureNot pure; impure.nonraceNot relating to race (groups of people with common ancestry).nonrailNot of or pertaining to rail transport.nonrapeNot of or pertaining to rape (the sex crime).nonrealNot real; unreal, imaginary.nonriceNot of or pertaining to rice.nonrichNot rich; not wealthy.nonriskNot (considered to be) at risk.nonroadNot of or pertaining to roads.nonroofNot of or pertaining to a roof.nonrootThat is not a rootnonrubyNot of or pertaining to ruby.nonruleSomething that is not a rule.nonsaleNot of or pertaining to selling.nonsane(uncommon, dated) Not sane, as:nonsave(sports) Not a savenonseedAny biological material that is not a seednonself(philosophy, psychology) Any entity other than oneself.nonserfOne who is not a serf.nonshoeNot of or pertaining to shoes.nonsineNot being or not relating to a sine wave.nonskedA nonscheduled airline.nonskidHaving a surface designed to prevent or reduce skidding; not able to skid or be skidded upon.nonskinNot relating to skin.nonslipHaving a surface designed to prevent or reduce slipping; not able to slip or be slipped upon.nonsnowNot of or pertaining to snow.nonsoapThat which is not soap.nonsoilNot of or pertaining to soil.nonsoloNot solo; working in partnership or in a team.nonsoupNot of or pertaining to soup.nonspamElectronic mail that is not spam (junk mail); legitimate e-mail.nonstarSomeone who is not a starnonstemNot of or pertaining to a stem.nonstopWithout stopping; without interruption or break.nonsuchAlternative spelling of nonesuch.nonsuitA lawsuit that is dismissed as having been brought without cause, prior to an adjudication on the merits.nonswanThat which is not a swan.nontapeThat is not, or does not involve, a tape.nonteamNot involving a team.nontech(informal) nontechnologynontent(Internet slang, derogatory) Online content or media that is boring, low-effort, meaningless, or otherwise valueless.nonterm(linguistics) That which is not a term.nontestNot being or pertaining to a test or example.nontimeNot of or pertaining to time.nontort(law) Not being or pertaining to a tort.nontreeThat which is not a tree (plant).nontrue(chiefly logic) Not true.nontwin(biology) Any individual who is not a twinnonunitSomething that is not a unit.nonupleA ninefold amount or number.nonureaNot of or pertaining to urea.nonuserA person who is not a user (of drugs, a computer system, etc.).nonverb(grammar) A word that is not a verb.nonvisaNot of or pertaining to visas.nonvoid(computing, mathematics) Not void.nonvoteA deliberate act of not voting; an abstention.nonwageNot of or pertaining to a wage.nonwave(physics) Not involving, or not having the properties of, a wave.nonweakNot weak; strong.nonwifeOne who is not a wife; a woman who stands in a relationship to somebody other than that of a wife.nonwindNot of or pertaining to wind.nonwoodNot of or pertaining to wood.nonwoolNot of or pertaining to wool.nonwordAlternative spelling of non-word.nonwork(uncountable) That which is not work (employment or occupation).nonylic(chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing nonyl.nonyogaNot of or pertaining to yoga.nonzero(mathematics) Of a quantity, not equal to zero.nonzincNot of or pertaining to zinc.nonzoneNot of or pertaining to a zone.noobish(Internet slang) Like a noob; naive or foolish.nooblet(Internet slang, derogatory) An especially annoying or inexperienced noob (“newbie”).noodler(fishing) A practitioner of noodling.noodlesplural of noodlenoodleyAlternative form of noodly.noodnikAlternative spelling of nudnik.noogiesplural of noogie, plural of noogynookerya secure and cozy spotnookingpresent participle and gerund of nooknooklet(poetic) A little nook.noologyThe systematic study and organization of everything dealing with knowing and knowledge.noonchiAlternative form of nunchi.noondayThe time of noon; the time of day when the sun is highest in the sky, especially on a hot day.nooningpresent participle and gerund of noonnoonish(colloquial) Any time close to noon; midday or thereabouts.noonsie(slang) A sexual tryst during one's lunchbreak.nopales(plural only) The leaves of a prickly pear cactus, as used in Mexican cooking.nopalryAlternative spelling of nopalery.noplace(US, informal) Nowhere.nordite(mineralogy) A rare, light brown, orthorhombic zinc silicate mineral discovered in the Kola peninsula, Russia.noreastAlternative form of nor'-east.norflox(medicine, colloquial) Clipping of norfloxacin.norimonAlternative form of norimono, a Japanese palanquin.noritesplural of noritenoritic(geology) Relating to or composed of norite.normaleA normal espresso drink, neither ristretto (shorter) nor lungo (longer).normalsplural of normalnormansplural of normannormingpresent participle and gerund of normnortenoMisspelling of norteño.northerA strong north wind, a wind blowing from the north.northie(India, colloquial) Somebody from the north of India; a northerner.northlySynonym of northerly.norwardArchaic form of northward.noscopeAlternative spelling of no-scope.noseartAlternative spelling of nose art.nosebag(informal, humorous) Food or feeding.nosebarA knife-edge between components of a conveyor belt system that allows smaller items to be transported.nosecapAlternative form of nose cap.noseccoalcohol-free Prosecco.noseeum(colloquial) A biting midge, a small flying insect that harasses people outdoors, particularly in warm weather after sunset.nosefulAs much (of a scent etc.) as can be taken into one's nose; a sniff.nosegay(figuratively) An aroma, a scent.nosejobAlternative form of nose job.nosepinAny of various decorative ornaments that are worn at the end of the nose.noshery(informal) A restaurant.noshingpresent participle and gerund of noshnoshoreNot on the shore (such as drilling for oil in the ocean).noshowsplural of noshow.nosiestsuperlative form of nosey: most noseynostocsplural of nostocnostral(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the inside of the nose, specifically nostrilsnostrilEither of the two orifices located on the nose (or on the beak of a bird); used as a passage for air and other gases to travel the nasal passages.nostrumA medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects.notableWorthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.notably(focus) As a pointed example; in a notable manner.notaeum(zootomy) The back (upper surface) of a bird.notatedsimple past and past participle of notatenotatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of notatenotatin(biochemistry) glucose oxidasenotatorOne who notates; a writer of notation.notchedsimple past and past participle of notchnotchel(obsolete, UK, dialect, Lancashire) The repudiation of a wife by her husband, who thereby refuses to pay her debts.notcherOne who makes notches.notchesplural of notchnotedlyIn a way that is noted; notably.notefulUseful; serviceable.notekin(archaic) A brief letter or note.noteletA brief letter or note; a billet.notepadA pad of paper, often bound, in which one jots down notes; a notebook.noterid(zoology) Any member of family Noteridae of burrowing water beetles.nothingNot any thing; no thing.nothuraAny member of the genus Nothura of birds in the tinamou family.noticedsimple past and past participle of noticenoticerSomeone who notices.noticesplural of noticenotionsplural of notionnotitiaA roll, list, or register: a catalogue of public functionaries, with their districts: a list of episcopal sees.notnameAlternative letter-case form of Notname.notness(philosophy) The state of not being; nonexistence.notopod(zoology) In Latreille's system, a brachyurous decapod crustacean, such as a crab of the genera Homola, Dorippe, Dromia, Dynomene, Ranina.notrumpAlternative spelling of no-trump.notspot(informal) An area where wireless Internet access or mobile phone access is not available.notwork(computing, colloquial, humorous) A computer network that is not functioning correctly.nougatsplural of nougatnougatyResembling or characteristic of nougat.noughth(rare) Before the first; zeroth.noughtyObsolete form of naughty.noumenaplural of noumenonnounify(rare, transitive) To turn into a noun.nounize(transitive) To change (an adjective, verb, etc.) into a noun.nouriceObsolete form of nurse.nourish(transitive) To feed and cause to grow; to supply with food or other matter which increases weight and promotes health.noursle(obsolete, transitive) Alternative spelling of nursle.nouveauNew, fashionable.novaineAlternative form of novain.novalia(Scots law) waste lands newly reclaimednovatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of novatenovator(obsolete, rare) An innovator.noveletArchaic form of novelette (“short novel”).novellaA short novel or long short story.novelleplural of novella but only in the sense of a compact story.novellyIn a novel manner.novelry(obsolete) Novelty; new things.noveltyThe state of being new or novel; newness.novenasplural of novenanovicesplural of novicenoviceyCharacteristic of a novice; inexperienced; amateurish.novillo(bullfighting) A young bull (fought by a novillero).novolac(materials science) Any of several polymers derived from phenols and formaldehyde with low molecular weight and related to Bakelite but less highly cross-linked.nowadayExisting nowadays; current, present; contemporary.nowcastTo predict the weather for a very short upcoming period (usually a few hours).nowdaysPronunciation spelling of nowadays.nowellsplural of nowellnowhileno time; not for any length of timenowness(philosophy) The property of happening now, or relating to the present time.noxiousHarmful; injurious.noyance(law, obsolete) Nuisance.noysomeObsolete form of noisome.nozzlesplural of nozzlenruling(video games) In some roguelike games, a type of fictional demon composed of many tiny sparks, each wielding a whip of flame.nsambyaThe tree Markhamia lutea.nsibidiA system of apparently ideographic symbols indigenous to what is now southeastern Nigeria, found on excavated pottery etc.nsibiriAlternative form of nsibidi.nsutite(mineralogy) A dull manganese oxide mineral.ntamani(music) A talking drum from West AfricanuancedHaving nuances; possessed of multiple layers of detail, pattern, or meaning.nuancesplural of nuancenubbingpresent participle and gerund of nubnubbinsplural of nubbinnubbledcontaining nubblesnubcake(rare, Internet slang, derogatory, informal or humorous) A noob; a newbie.nublikeResembling a nub; knobby, stumpy.nuclealRelating to a nucleus; nuclear.nuclearPertaining to the nucleus of an atom.nucleicReferring to the nucleus of something.nucleiiMisspelling of nuclei.nuclein(biochemistry) A phosphorus-rich protein found in the nucleus of a cell, later specifically nucleohistone or nucleoprotamine; also, any similar compound present in the cell nucleus.nucleonA proton (uud) or a neutron (udd).nucleusThe core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.nuclide(physics) An atomic nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass.nucularPronunciation spelling of nuclear.nuculid(zoology) Any member of the family Nuculidae of nut clams.nudgersplural of nudgernudgingpresent participle and gerund of nudgenudistsplural of nudistnudnickAlternative form of nudnik.nudniksplural of nudniknuggetsplural of nuggetnuggetyFull of nuggets.nukacinAny of a group of bacteriostatic lantibiotics produced by Staphylococcus warneri.nullahsplural of nullahnullary(mathematics, of a function) Taking no entries; having trivial domain; having the arity of zero.nullify(transitive, law) To make legally invalid.nullingpresent participle and gerund of nullnullish(computing, JavaScript) Either being undefined or having a null value.nullityThe state of being null, or void, or invalid.numbersplural of numbernumbery(informal) Resembling or involving numbers; numeric.numbingpresent participle and gerund of numbnumbishSomewhat numb.numbles(archaic) The entrails of a deer or other animal, used for food.numbnutSynonym of numbnuts.numbwit(slang) A fool; a stupid person.numeralA symbol that is not a word and represents a number, such as the Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3 or the Roman numerals I, V, X, L.numericOf or relating to numbers, especially the characters 0 to 9.numeronA hypothetical nonverbal cognitive representation of a numeric amount.numidid(zoology) Any member of the Numididae; a guineafowl.nummary(obsolete) Of or pertaining to coins or money.numnahsplural of numnahnumptieAlternative form of numpty.nunatakA mountain top or rocky element of a ridge that is surrounded by glacial ice but is not covered by ice; a peak protruding from the surface ice sheet.nunataqAlternative form of nunatak.nunatedsimple past and past participle of nunatenunbirdAny bird in either the genus Monasa or the genus Hapaloptila.nunchukAlternative form of nunchaku.nuncialOf or pertaining to a nuncio.nunciosplural of nuncionuncius(chiefly theater) A nuntius.nundineA market or fair held every eight days, particularly (historical) in Roman contexts.nunhoodThe status or condition of being a nun.nunlessWithout a nun or nuns.nunlikeResembling or characteristic of a nun.nunneryAny convent (religious community) or the buildings thereof.nunnishOf, pertaining to, or resembling a nun.nunshipThe position or role of a nun.nuntius(Roman Catholicism) A nuncio.nuocyte(cytology, immunology) A cell associated with the immune responsenuptialOf or pertaining to wedding and marriage.nuptualMisspelling of nuptial.nuraghe(archaeology) A dry-stone round megalithic tower found in Sardinia.nuraghiplural of nuraghenurlingpresent participle and gerund of nurlnurselySynonym of nurselike.nursersplural of nursernursery(countable) A place where nursing (“breastfeeding”) or the raising of children is carried on.nursingIn the state of suckling young, lactating.nurstle(obsolete) Alternative spelling of nursle.nurtureThe act of nourishing or nursing; tender carenutatorA mechanical or electronic device for gyrating a feedhorn, dipole, or radar about the axis of the reflector without changing its polarization.nutball(informal) A crazy person.nutbowla bowl specially used for nutsnutcakeA cake made with nutsnutcase(UK, Ireland, often humorous) An eccentric or odd person.nutfallThe falling of nuts from the plant on which they grow.nutfarm(informal) An insane asylum.nutgallA kind of gall on a tree formed in response to damage or parasite, with a nut-like shape.nutgraf(journalism, colloquial) The sentence or paragraph that summarizes a story.nuthack(now rare, archaic) Alternative form of nuthatch.nutheadA silly or crazy person; kook.nuthookA hook on a pole to pull down boughs for gathering nuts.nutlessWithout nuts (the fruit).nutletsplural of nutletnutlikeResembling a nut.nutling(rare) A small or juvenile nut; a nutlet.nutmealMeal made by the crushing or grinding of nuts.nutmeat(US) The edible portion of a nut.nutmeggObsolete spelling of nutmeg.nutmegsplural of nutmegnutpick(US) A sharp tool used for digging the edible portion out of a nut.nutrifyTo supply nutrients to.nutrosesodium caseinatenutrushAny of the genus Scleria of flowering plants in the sedge family, Cyperaceae.nutsackA bag in which nuts are carried or stored.nutshot(slang) To hit in the testicles.nutsiercomparative form of nutsy: more nutsynutsoidAlternative form of nutzoid.nuttersplural of nutternuttery(countable) An orchard where nuts are grown.nuttiercomparative form of nutty: more nuttynuttingpresent participle and gerund of nutnuttishResembling or characteristic of nuts.nutukasTraditional beak-nosed fur boot of the Sami people made from the skin from a reindeer's legs or sometimes head.nutwoodThe wood of any nut-bearing tree.nutzoid(slang) Crazy; insane.nuzzledsimple past and past participle of nuzzlenuzzlerOne who nuzzles.nuzzlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of nuzzlenyatitiA traditional type of lyre with eight strings, used by the Luo people of Kenya.nylghaiAlternative form of nilghai.nylghauAlternative form of nilghai.nylonedCovered by nylon clothing.nymphaeplural of nymphnymphalof or pertaining to a nymph or nymphsnymphetA sexually attractive girl or young woman.nymphicOf or pertaining to a nymph or nymphs.nymphid(zoology) Any winged insect of the family Nymphidae, a split-footed lacewing.nymphly(rare) Befitting a nymph.nymphosplural of nymphonymwars(Internet, neologism) Conflicts over policies mandating that users of Internet services identify themselves using their real legal names.nystose(biochemistry) An oligosaccharide consisting of three fructose and one glucose residues

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