| neckpiece |
a scarf, esp. one made of fur. |
| neck-rein |
of a saddle horse, to turn in the opposite direction to the side of the neck that the rein presses on. [2 definitions] |
| necktie |
a strip of fabric worn around the neck, usu. by men, under the collar of a shirt and knotted at the throat. |
| neckwear |
articles, such as scarves and neckties, designed to be worn at or around the neck. |
| necro- |
dead tissue. [2 definitions] |
| necrology |
a list of those who have died within some recent time. [2 definitions] |
| necromancy |
the art or practice of communicating with the dead, or attempting to do so, in order to divine the future. [2 definitions] |
| necropolis |
a burial place, esp. a large cemetery of an ancient city. |
| necrosis |
the death of one part or area of tissue, esp. of bone or an organ, in a living organism. |
| necrotize |
to cause death of a body part or tissue. [2 definitions] |
| nectar |
the sweet plant secretion that attracts insects and birds, enabling pollination, and that bees use to make honey. [2 definitions] |
| nectarine |
a variety of peach with a smooth skin. |
| nectary |
a plant organ, usu. in a flower, that secretes nectar. |
| née |
born (used before the maiden name of a married woman). |
| need |
a requirement, necessity, or obligation. [10 definitions] |
| needful |
being required; necessary. |
| needle |
a thin instrument shaped like a sliver, usu. of stainless steel with a hole at one end for thread and a sharp point at the other, used esp. for sewing or suturing. [7 definitions] |
| needlepoint |
decorative embroidery on canvas, usu. of evenly spaced stitches of wool yarn. [2 definitions] |
| needless |
of no use; not wanted; unrequired. |
| needle valve |
a valve having a slender point that fits precisely into a conical seat, for accurately regulating the flow of fluid, as in a carburetor. |
| needlewoman |
a woman skilled in needlework; seamstress. |