English Words Starting With N

• nasolacrimal duct

  nounVery Low
  /ˌneɪ.zəʊˈlæk.rɪ.məl dʌkt/The anatomical channel that drains tears from the eye into the nasal cavity.
• nasology

  nounExtremely rare / Technical
  /neɪˈzɒlədʒi/The study or science of the nose.
• nasopharynx

  nounLow-frequency (technical/specialist)
  /ˌneɪ.zəʊˈfær.ɪŋks/The upper part of the throat behind the nose.
• nass

  nounExtremely Low / Obsolete
  /næs/A Middle English and obsolete dialectal word meaning 'wet, damp, or soggy'.
• nassau

  nounLow
  /ˈnæsɔː/The capital city of the Bahamas, located on the island of New Providence.
• nassau grouper

  nounLow
  /ˈnæsɔː ˈɡruːpə/A large marine fish of the grouper family (Epinephelus striatus), found in the western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, characterized by a stocky body, distinctive color patterns, and importance as a food fish.
• nassella tussock

  nounLow / Very Specialized
  /nəˈsɛlə ˈtʌsək/A perennial bunchgrass native to South America, known for its problematic status as an invasive weed in certain regions.
• nassella tussock board

  nounVery Low / Obscure
  /nəˈsɛlə ˈtʌsək bɔːd/A regulatory or advisory body (board) concerned with the management, control, or research of Nassella tussock, a highly invasive perennial grass species.
• nasser

  nounRare
  /ˈnæsə/A person or thing that is more wet or sodden; something that is thoroughly drenched.
• nast

  nounVery low / Non-standard
  /nɑːst/This is not a standard English word. It is often used as a non-standard, informal abbreviation or truncation of 'nasty'. Its use is heavily context-dependent and often specific to informal speech or text.
• nastase

  nounVery Low
  /næˈstɑːzeɪ/A proper noun referring to a surname of Romanian origin, most famously associated with the tennis player Ilie Năstase.
• nastic movement

  nounVery low
  /ˈnæstɪk ˈmuːvmənt/A non-directional plant movement in response to an external stimulus where the direction of movement is independent of the stimulus direction.
• nasturtium

  nounC1
  /nəˈstɜː.ʃəm/A garden plant of the genus Tropaeolum, with round bright green leaves and red, orange, or yellow edible flowers.
• nasty

  adjectivenounHigh frequency
  /ˈnɑː.sti/Very unpleasant or offensive, especially to the senses, morals, or feelings; causing disgust or repulsion.
• nasute

  nounVery Rare (C2+)
  /neɪˈsjuːt/Having a large or long nose; keenly perceptive or shrewd.
• nat

  nounRare / Niche
  /næt/A person who strongly advocates for a particular cause, typically relating to nationalism or political independence, particularly for Northern Ireland.
• natal

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈneɪ.təl/Relating to birth or the place of birth.
• natal chart

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈneɪ.təl ˌtʃɑːt/A diagram used in astrology showing the positions of celestial bodies at a person's birth.
• natal orange

  nounLow
  /ˌneɪ.təl ˈɒr.ɪndʒ/The name for a specific citrus tree (Citrus reticulata × sinensis) or its fruit, also commonly known as the tangor, which is a hybrid of a tangerine and an orange.
• natal plum

  nounLow
  /ˌneɪ.təl ˈplʌm/A thorny evergreen shrub native to South Africa, bearing edible red fruits and white, star-shaped flowers.

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