English Words Starting With N

• norwalk

  nounLow
  /ˈnɔː.wɔːk/A proper noun, primarily a toponym, referring to specific places, most notably a city in Connecticut, USA, and a city in Ohio, USA.
• norwalk virus

  nounLow
  /ˈnɔː.wɔːk ˌvaɪə.rəs/A highly contagious virus, primarily transmitted through contaminated food, water, or surfaces, that causes gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines), leading to symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.
• norway

  nounB1
  /ˈnɔː.weɪ/A country in Northern Europe, officially the Kingdom of Norway, known for its fjords, mountains, and coastline.
• norway lobster

  nounC2 (Low frequency, specialized)
  /ˈnɔː.weɪ ˈlɒb.stə/A type of edible crustacean (Nephrops norvegicus) resembling a small lobster, found in the north-eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean.
• norway maple

  nounB2
  /ˈnɔː.weɪ ˈmeɪ.pəl/A species of maple tree (Acer platanoides), native to Europe and western Asia, but widely planted elsewhere.
• norway pine

  nounLow
  /ˈnɔː.weɪ paɪn/A large coniferous tree native to northeastern North America, also known as red pine (Pinus resinosa), with long needles and reddish bark.
• norway rat

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈnɔː.weɪ ˌræt/A large, common brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) that originated in Asia but spread worldwide, known as a major pest and laboratory animal.
• norway spruce

  nounC1
  /ˌnɔː.weɪ ˈspruːs/A tall, pyramidal evergreen coniferous tree (Picea abies) native to northern and central Europe, widely cultivated for timber and as a Christmas tree.
• norwegian

  adjectivenounB1
  /nɔːˈwiːdʒən/Relating to Norway, its people, or its language.
• norwegian buhund

  nounC1
  /nɔːˌwiːdʒən ˈbuːhʊnd/A breed of dog of the spitz type, originating from Norway, traditionally used as a farm dog for herding and guarding.
• norwegian current

  nounC1/C2
  /nɔːˌwiːdʒən ˈkʌrənt/A warm ocean current flowing northeastward along the coast of Norway in the Atlantic Ocean.
• norwegian elkhound

  nounC1
  /nɔːˌwiːdʒən ˈɛlkhaʊnd/A breed of spitz-type dog from Norway, originally bred for hunting elk (moose).
• norwegian forest cat

  nounC1
  /nɔːˌwiː.dʒən ˈfɒr.ɪst ˌkæt/A specific, large, long-haired breed of domestic cat, originally from Northern Europe.
• norwegian sea

  nounC1
  /nɔːˌwiːdʒən ˈsiː/A marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean located northwest of Norway, between the North Sea and the Greenland Sea.
• norwich

  nounLow-Frequency (Proper Noun)
  /ˈnɒr.ɪdʒ/A historic city and county town of Norfolk in East Anglia, England.
• norwich terrier

  nounC1
  /ˈnɒr.ɪdʒ ˈtɛ.ri.ə/A small breed of dog, originally from England, characterized by a wiry red, tan, black & tan, or grizzle coat, prick ears (or drop ears in the now separate Norfolk terrier), and a compact, sturdy build. It is a working terrier.
• norwood

  nounLow
  /ˈnɔː.wʊd/A place name, typically referring to a town, district, or suburb that is named after a forest or woodland area that is no longer present or prominent. Historically, a wooded area in the north of a settlement.
• nose

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
  /nəʊz/The part of the face or head that contains the nostrils and organs of smell, and serves as a passage for air in breathing.
• nose bag

  nounLow
  /ˈnəʊz ˌbæɡ/A bag containing food, typically oats or other feed, that is hung over a horse's head and attached behind its ears.
• nose candy

  nounlow
  /ˈnəʊz ˌkændi/A slang term for cocaine, a powerful stimulant drug that is typically inhaled through the nose.

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