English Words Starting With N

• nocturn

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈnɒktɜːn/A night office or service in the Christian liturgical tradition, especially the part of the service of matins historically said at night.
• nocturnal

  adjectivenounB2
  /nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/Active, happening, or done at night.
• nocturnal arc

  nounLow-frequency specialized term
  /nɒkˈtɜː.nəl ɑːk/The conceptual curve or path traced in the sky by a celestial body during the night.
• nocturnal emission

  nounLow
  /nɒkˌtɜː.nəl ɪˈmɪʃ.ən/An involuntary ejaculation of semen during sleep.
• nocturne

  nounC2
  /ˈnɒktɜːn/A short musical composition, typically for piano, of a romantic or dreamy character, suggestive of night.
• nod

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /nɒd/To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, typically as a gesture of greeting, agreement, or acknowledgement.
• nod off

  verbB2
  /ˌnɒd ˈɒf/To fall asleep, especially lightly or unintentionally for a short period.
• nod out

  verbC1
  /ˈnɒd ˌaʊt/To fall asleep unintentionally, usually for a short time, especially because of tiredness or drugs.
• nodal point

  nounC2
  /ˈnəʊdəl ˌpɔɪnt/A central or focal point where lines, paths, or systems converge or intersect.
• nodding acquaintance

  nounB2
  /ˈnɒd.ɪŋ əˈkweɪn.təns/A person you know only slightly, someone you would greet with a nod but do not know well.
• nodding dog

  nounC1
  /ˌnɒd.ɪŋ ˈdɒɡ/A small ornament for a vehicle's dashboard, representing a dog whose head bobs up and down on a spring when the car moves.
• nodding donkey

  nounC2
  /ˈnɒdɪŋ ˈdɒŋki/A type of reciprocating pump, primarily used to extract oil from wells, characterised by a rocking beam that resembles a donkey nodding.
• nodding lilac

  nounVery Low
  /ˈnɒd.ɪŋ ˈlaɪ.lək/A specific variety of lilac (Syringa reflexa) characterized by its downward-hanging flower clusters.
• nodding pogonia

  nounVery Low
  /ˈnɒd.ɪŋ pəˈɡəʊ.ni.ə/A small, perennial orchid native to eastern North America, known for its pinkish flowers that often appear to nod downward.
• nodding trillium

  nounVery Low
  /ˈnɒd.ɪŋ ˈtrɪl.i.əm/A wildflower native to eastern North America, characterized by a single white, pink, or maroon flower that droops (nods) beneath three large, whorled leaves.
• noddle

  nounLow
  /ˈnɒd(ə)l/An informal or humorous term for the head, especially the part containing the brain.
• noddy

  nounRare
  /ˈnɒdi/A foolish, simple, or gullible person; a simpleton.
• node

  nounB2
  /nəʊd/a point where lines intersect or connect; a central or connecting point in a network or system.
• node house

  nounLow
  /ˈnəʊd ˌhaʊs/A small structure built for temporary use, often elevated on a platform within the junction (node) of trees, typically for recreational purposes like observation or play.
• node of ranvier

  nounLow
  /ˌnəʊd əv ˈrɒ̃vɪeɪ/The small, unmyelinated gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve axon where electrical impulses are actively regenerated, facilitating rapid signal transmission.

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