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Nobel prize any of the international prizes awarded annually for achievements in physics, chemistry, economics, medicine or physiology, literature, and the promotion of peace, by a Swedish foundation established according to the bequest of Alfred Nobel.
nobility the persons of noble rank or status in a country collectively; aristocracy. [2 definitions]
noble of, concerning, or belonging to a class of society that bears hereditary titles of rank or status; aristocratic. [4 definitions]
nobleman a man of noble status or birth, such as a baron, count, marquess, or duke, or any male descendant of such of a person.
noblesse oblige the presumption that wealthy, aristocratic, or powerful people have an obligation to behave charitably and honorably, esp. towards people who are less fortunate.
noblewoman a woman of noble status or birth, such as the wife or descendant of a baron, count, or duke.
nobody no one; no person; not anybody. [2 definitions]
nobody's fool one who is difficult to deceive.
nock the notch at each end of a bow that holds the bowstring. [4 definitions]
nocti- night.
noctuid any of a large group of moths that are dull in color, fly at night, and produce destructive larvae such as cutworms and armyworms.
nocturnal of, concerning, or occurring in the night. [3 definitions]
nocturne a musical or artistic composition that portrays or suggests night or a dreamlike state.
nod to move the head up and down as an indication of assent, greeting, or approval. [7 definitions]
nodding acquaintance a slight acquaintance with someone or something, or someone with whom one has such a relationship.
noddy any of a group of related tropical terns with dark bodies and pale heads. [2 definitions]
node a knoblike or knotlike swelling or mass of tissue. [2 definitions]
nod off to drop the head and fall into a very light sleep.
no doubt certainly. [2 definitions]
nodular relating to, characterized by, or occurring in the form of a small lump or swelling.
nodule a small lump, swelling, or node. [2 definitions]