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] |