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Norway a Scandinavian country on the Atlantic.
Norway maple a European maple tree, grown widely in North America as a shade tree.
Norway pine the red pine.
Norway spruce an ornamental evergreen tree having long dark needles.
Norwegian of or pertaining to Norway or its people, culture, language, or the like. [3 definitions]
Norwegian elkhound any of a breed of dogs having a compact body and a thick gray coat, originally bred in Norway for hunting elk and other large game.
Norwich terrier any of a breed of short-legged terriers with a wiry coat and erect ears.
nos. abbreviation of "numbers," a plural form of "number."
nose the structure at the front of the face in people and certain animals that contains nostrils, organs of smell, and a passageway for breathing. [9 definitions]
nose bag see "feed bag."
noseband the part of a bridle or halter that fits over an animal's nose.
nosebleed bleeding from the nose.
nose cone the cone-shaped, usu. detachable foremost section of a rocket or guided missile.
nose dive a sudden, steep, downward plunge of an aircraft, with the forward section pointing down. [2 definitions]
nose drops liquid medication inserted in or through the nose, as with a dropper, to relieve congestion.
no-see-um (informal) a tiny, biting insect; midge.
nosegay a small bunch or bouquet of flowers.
nose job (informal) a surgical procedure for changing the appearance of the nose.
nosepiece a protective shield for the nose, as on a helmet. [3 definitions]
nose ring a ring inserted through the nose of an animal so that it may be led. [2 definitions]
nosey variant of nosy.