English Words Starting With N

• nutmegger

  nounVery Low
  /ˈnʌtˌmɛɡ.ə/A native or inhabitant of the U.S. state of Connecticut.
• nutpick

  nounLow
  /ˈnʌt.pɪk/A small hand tool with a thin, pointed end, designed for extracting the kernel or meat from a nut.
• nutraceutical

  nounLow
  /ˌnjuːtrəˈsjuːtɪk(ə)l/A food or food product that provides health and medical benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease.
• nutria

  nounC2
  /ˈnjuːtrɪə/A large, semiaquatic rodent (Myocastor coypus) native to South America, valued for its fur and often considered an invasive pest outside its native range.
• nutrient

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈnjuːtriənt/A substance that provides essential nourishment for the growth, maintenance, and functioning of an organism.
• nutrigenetics

  nounLow
  /ˌnjuːtrɪdʒəˈnetɪks/The branch of science that studies the relationship between an individual's genetic makeup and their response to nutrients and diet.
• nutrigenomics

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌnjuː.trɪ.dʒɪˈnɒm.ɪks/The scientific study of how individual genetic makeup interacts with nutrition.
• nutriment

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈnjuːtrɪmənt/Food or other substances that provide nourishment essential for life and growth.
• nutrition

  nounB1
  /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/The process by which organisms take in and utilize food substances for growth, energy, and maintenance of health.
• nutritional yeast

  nounLow to Medium
  /njuːˈtrɪʃənəl jiːst/A deactivated, processed form of yeast (often Saccharomyces cerevisiae) sold as flakes or powder, used as a food ingredient, especially in vegan cooking for its cheesy, nutty flavour and nutrient content.
• nutritionist

  nounB2
  /njuːˈtrɪʃənɪst/A professional who studies and provides expert advice on diet and nutrition.
• nutritive

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈnjuː.trə.tɪv/Providing nourishment or relating to the process of nutrition.
• nuts

  adjectiveinterjectionplural-nounB2
  /nʌts/Edible kernels enclosed in a hard shell; the fruit of certain trees.
• nuts and bolts

  nounplural-nounB2
  /ˌnʌts ən ˈbəʊlts/The practical, basic, or essential details or components of something; the fundamental workings.
• nutshell

  nounC1
  /ˈnʌt.ʃel/The hard, protective outer covering of a nut; used idiomatically to denote extreme conciseness.
• nutter

  nounC1
  /ˈnʌtə(r)/A slang term for an insane, eccentric, or crazy person; often used to describe someone with wild or extreme behaviour.
• nutting

  nounLow
  /ˈnʌt.ɪŋ/The act of gathering nuts, especially from trees.
• nutwood

  nounC2
  /ˈnʌtwʊd/Wood from a nut-bearing tree, such as walnut, hickory, or hazel.
• nuu-chah-nulth

  adjectivenounVery Low
  /nuː ˌtʃɑː ˈnuːlθ/A term referring to a First Nations people inhabiting the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada.
• nuuk

  nounVery Low
  /nuːk/The capital city of Greenland.

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