| 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. |
| needlework |
work done with a needle, esp. fine or decorative sewing or embroidery. [2 definitions] |
| needn't |
contracted form of "need not." |
| needs |
of necessity; necessarily (usu. fol. or prec. by "must"). |
| needy |
in need, usu. of physical necessities, but sometimes of affection or other forms of emotional sustenance. |
| ne'er |
contracted form of "never" (used chiefly in literature). |
| ne'er-do-well |
one who is lazy or irresponsible; good-for-nothing. [2 definitions] |
| nefarious |
very wicked; evil. |