English words: Nian to Nicol

300 English words, part 34 of 99 of the words starting with N, A to Z. 31 have a page of their own.

English words Nian to Nicol

Nian proper noun: A surname from Chinese
nianfo noun: nenbutsu
Niang proper noun: A surname.
Niantic noun: A member of a tribe of New England Native Americans who lived in Connecticut and Rhode Island during the early colonial period.
niaouli noun: Melaleuca quinquenervia, the broad-leaved paperbark, a myrtaceous tree whose essential oil is used in cosmetics and herbal medicine.
niaprazine noun: A particular antihistamine drug derived from piperazine.
niaproof noun: Any of a range of anionic surfactants
nias noun: A young hawk; an eyas.
Niasian adjective: Of or relating to Nias or its people.
Niazi proper noun: A surname.
nib adjective, noun, verb /nɪb/: The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
nib-cove noun: A gentleman.
nib pen noun: A pen, usually a fountain pen, but formerly often a dip pen, in which the ink flows through a narrow gap in a nib, usually metal, by capillary action.
nib sugar noun: A product of refined white sugar that is very coarse, hard, opaque white, and does not melt at temperatures typically used for baking.
nibba noun /ˈnɪbə/: Nigger or nigga.
nibbana noun: Synonym of nirvana.
nibbanic adjective: Alternative form of nirvanic.
nibbed adjective: Having a nib or point.
nibber noun: An instrument for cutting the nib of a pen.
nibblable adjective: Alternative form of nibbleable.
nibble noun, verb /ˈnɪbl̩/: To take a small, quick bite, or several of such bites, of (something).
nibble fish noun: Synonym of red garra.
nibbleable adjective: Able or suitable to be nibbled.
nibbler noun: Someone who nibbles (in various senses).
nibbles noun, verb /ˈnɪbl̩z/: Small forms of finger food or snacks such as nuts or potato chips (crisps), often eaten as an accompaniment to drinks.
nibblesome adjective: Characterised or marked by nibbling
nibblin' verb: Pronunciation spelling of nibbling.
nibbling noun, verb /ˈnɪblɪŋ/: The act or sound of one who nibbles.
nibblingly adverb: In a nibbling manner; with small bites.
nibbly adjective, noun: Prone to, or suitable for, nibbling.
nibby adjective, noun /ˈnɪbi/: Full of nibs.
nibe croaker noun: A marine fish found near Japan and in the East China Sea, Nibea mitsukurii.
Nibelung noun: A member of a supernatural underground race that guarded treasures and gold searched for and eventually seized by Siegfried.
Nibelungian adjective: Of or relating to the Nibelung, the royal family or lineage of the Burgundians who settled in the early 5th century at Worms.
Nibelungid noun: A member of a Frankish noble family descended from Childebrand, the younger full brother of Charles Martel.
nibi noun: A non-binary parent.
Nibiru proper noun: A supposed planet in a highly elliptic orbit around the Sun.
Niblack proper noun: A surname.
nibless adjective: Without a nib.
niblet noun /ˈnɪblət/: A kernel of corn, usually from a can.
Niblett proper noun: A surname.
Nibley proper noun: A village in Westerleigh parish, South Gloucestershire district, Gloucestershire, England (OS grid ref ST693822).
niblick noun, verb /ˈnɪblɪk/: A metal-headed golf club with a large highly lofted head. Replaced by a sand iron or wedge in a modern set of clubs.
niblick shot noun: A shot traversing a short distance that requires the use of a sand wedge, typically taken from a bunker.
niblike adjective: Resembling or characteristic of the nib of a pen.
nibling noun /ˈnɪblɪŋ/: Used especially as a gender-neutral term: the child of one's sibling or sibling-in-law; one's nephew or niece.
Niblock proper noun: A surname.
NIBMAR phrase: Abbreviation of no independence before majority rule: a policy adopted by the United Kingdom requiring the implementation of majority rule in a colony,...
nibmeister noun /ˈnɪbmaɪstəɹ/: A technician who customizes, fine-tunes, or repairs fountain pen nibs.
nibong noun: The Asian palm tree Oncosperma tigillarium.
niboshi noun: Japanese dried infant sardines, used in snacks and as seasoning for soup stocks and other foods.
NiBrAl noun: A metal alloy made of nickel, bronze and aluminium, often used for underwater parts of ships and boats, such as propellors, stabilizers, and foils.
nibroxane noun: A topical antiinfective drug.
nibs noun: An important or self-important person.
nibsome adjective: Gentlemanly.
nibung noun: Alternative form of nibong.
nic noun /nɪk/: Acronym of network interface card or network interface controller, used to interface a computer to a network.
Nica adjective, noun: Nicaraguan.
nicad noun /ˈnaɪˌkæd/: rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
Nicaea proper noun /naɪˈsiːə/: Former name of Iznik: a town in Bursa Province, Turkey, famed for the 325 CE church council that composed the Nicene Creed.
Nicaean adjective, noun /naɪˈsi.ən/: Of, from or relating to Nicaea (modern-day Iznik, Turkey).
nicafenine noun: An analgesic drug.
nicainoprol noun: A beta-adrenergic blocking drug.
Nican Tlaca noun: The indigenous peoples of the Americas, including full-bloods and mixed-bloods, regarded as one people or one nation.
nicanartine noun: An antilipidemic drug.
Nicander proper noun: A male given name from Latin Nicander [in turn from Ancient Greek Νίκανδρος (Níkandros)].
nicandrenone noun: A steroidal lactone found in Nicandra species.
Nicandrian adjective: Of or relating to Nicander of Colophon, an Ancient Greek poet, physician and grammarian.
nicanee noun: A kind of Oriental cloth.
Nicanor proper noun: A surname.
Nicaragua proper noun /ˌnɪk.əˈɹæɡ.ju.ə/: A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Nicaragua. Capitalː Managua.
Nicaragua wood noun: brazilwood
Nicaraguan adjective, noun: Of, from, or pertaining to Nicaragua or the people of Nicaragua.
Nicaraguanness noun: Quality of being Nicaraguan.
Nicarao noun: An indigenous Nahua people inhabiting western Nicaragua and northwestern Costa Rica.
nicaraven noun: A calcium channel blocker.
nicarbazin noun: A particular coccidiostat.
nicardipine noun: A calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina.
Nicasio proper noun: A surname.
nicastrin noun: A protease that is a regulator of neprilysin
Nicastro proper noun: A surname from Italian.
nicator noun: Any of several passerine birds in the genus Nicator.
nicca noun: Alternative spelling of nikka.
NICCD noun: Initialism of neonatal intrahepatic cholestasis caused by citrin deficiency.
niccolite noun: Synonym of nickeline.
nice adjective, adverb, interjection, noun, verb /naɪ̯s/: Pleasant, satisfactory, complimentary.
nice and adverb /ˈnaɪsənd/: Pleasingly; adequately; thoroughly.
nice as ninepence adjective: Perfectly all right; fine.
nice as pie adjective: Very nice.
nice-but-dim adjective /ˌnʌɪsbətˈdɪm/: Good-natured, while also being rather unintelligent.
nice cream noun: Any of various nondairy ice cream substitutes.
nice going interjection: Alternative form of good going
nice guy noun: An inoffensive adult male who desires romantic companionship but who is too bland and uninspiring to be attractive.
nice guy syndrome noun: A phenomenon in which a man thinks that he deserves romantic or sexual attention from women by virtue of being nice.
nice guys finish last proverb: People who are decent, friendly, and agreeable tend to be unsuccessful because they are outmaneuvered or overwhelmed by others who are not so decent,...
nice knowing you phrase: A farewell for when the speaker thinks or knows that they will never see the recipient again; goodbye forever.
nice-like adverb: Nicely.
nice list noun /ˈnaɪs lɪst/: According to Christmas folklore, a list kept by Santa Claus of children who have been "nice," and who will therefore be rewarded with presents; kept in...
nice-looking adjective /ˈnaɪs ˈlʊkɪŋ/: Pleasing to the eye; attractive.
nice Nellie noun: Alternative form of nice Nelly.
nice-Nelliness noun: The state or quality of being a nice Nelly; prudishness or excessive modesty.
nice nelly adjective, noun: Alternative form of nice-Nelly.
nice-nellyism noun: Prudishness or excessive modesty.
nice-nice noun: Overly nice interaction, often as a way to make up for past slights or curry favor for the future.
nice one interjection: An exclamation of praise or encouragement.
nice-to-have noun: A feature that a product or service being designed would ideally have, though it may be impractical at present.
nice to meet you phrase: A polite expression used when the speaker is first introduced to someone.
nice try interjection: Used to express that somebody made a worthy attempt.
nice weather for ducks noun: Rainy weather.
nice work if you can get it phrase: Used to describe a job that is unusually desirable, but not easy to get.
Nicean adjective, noun: Alternative form of Nicaean
niceify verb: To create an opposite version out of a "bad user" or user deemed controversial, most seen (possibly as a trend) on the DeviantArt site by certain users.
niceish adjective: Somewhat or rather nice.
niceling noun: An effeminate, tender, or delicate person.
nicely adverb /ˈnaɪs.li/: Fastidiously; carefully.
nicen verb: To become nicer.
nicen up verb: To nicen.
Nicene adjective, noun /ˈnaɪ.siːn/: Of or pertaining to Nicaea.
niceness noun /ˈnaɪsnɪs/: Silliness; folly.
Nicenian adjective, noun: Synonym of Nicaean
Nicenist noun: A supporter of the Nicene Creed.
Niceno- prefix: Nicene.
Niceno-Constantinopolitan adjective: Of or relating to the Nicene Creed, when believed to have been adopted at the Second Ecumenical Council held in Constantinople in 381 as a modification of...
Nicephorus proper noun /naɪˈsifəɹəs/: A male given name from Ancient Greek of mostly historical use.
nicergoline noun: An ergot derivative used to treat senile dementia and other disorders with vascular origins.
niceritrol noun: A niacin derivative used as a hypolipidemic agent.
nicery noun: nicety
nicetish adjective: Nice (in various senses).
nicety adjective, noun /ˈnaɪsɪti/: A small detail or distinction.
niceverine noun: A nicotinic agonist.
Niceville proper noun: A city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States.
Nicey proper noun: A female given name, diminutive of Eunice.
nicey-nice adjective: Alternative form of nicey-nicey.
nicey nicey adjective: Nice, especially in an impotent or insincere fashion.
niche adjective, noun, verb /niːʃ/: A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament.
niche market noun: A relatively small and specialist, yet profitable, market.
niche marketing noun: The finding and exploitation of niche markets.
niched adjective /ˈniːʃt/: In a niche.
nicheless adjective: Without a niche.
nichelessness noun: Absence of a niche.
Nichelle proper noun: A female given name.
nicheness noun: The quality of being highly specialized, or targeting a very small audience or market.
nicher adjective, verb: Alternative form of nicker (“to neigh”).
nichey adjective: niche; not mainstream but serving a narrow market or audience
nichification noun: specialization in order to target particular niches
nichil noun /ˈnɪk.ɪl/: Nihil
Nichiren proper noun: A Buddhist sect of Japan based on the teachings of the Buddhist priest Nichiren (1222-1282), who claimed that the Lotus Sutra contained the only way to...
Nichiren Buddhism noun: A branch of Buddhism based on the teachings of the 13th-century Japanese monk Nichiren, noted for its focus on the Lotus Sutra and an attendant belief that...
Nichol proper noun: A Scottish and Irish surname transferred from the given name derived from the given name Nicholas.
Nichola proper noun: A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Nicola.
nicholaism noun: the supposed sin of clergy marrying or living with women
Nicholaitan noun: Alternative form of Nicolaitan.
Nicholas proper noun /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/: A male given name from Ancient Greek, notably born by St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.
nicholas-name noun: A longer name corresponding to a shortened version common as a nickname, either of which may be the person or thing's actual name.
Nicholasville proper noun: A city, the county seat of Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States.
Nichole proper noun: A female given name from Ancient Greek, a less common spelling of Nicole.
Nicholine adjective /nɪkəlaɪn/: Created by, in the style of, or pertaining to any of several people named Nicholas.
Nicholite noun: A member of a Quaker-influenced religious movement formed in the 1700s.
Nicholl proper noun: A surname originating as a patronymic.
Nicholl–Lee–Nicholl algorithm noun: A fast algorithm for line clipping that reduces the chances of clipping a single line segment multiple times.
Nicholls proper noun: A surname transferred from the given name.
Nichols proper noun /ˈnɪkəlz/: A surname transferred from the given name.
Nicholson proper noun /ˈnɪkəlsən/: A surname transferred from the given name.
nicholsonite noun: A zinciferous variety of aragonite.
nichonage noun: a kimarite in which the attacker places a leg in front of his opponent's leg, at the knee, then sweeps back with his leg and pulls the opponent forward over...
nichrome noun: An alloy of nickel and chromium, typically 80% nickel and 20% chromium, used to make heating elements.
nichromite noun: An isometric-hexoctahedral black mineral containing aluminum, chromium, cobalt, iron, nickel, and oxygen.
NICI noun: Initialism of negative ion chemical ionization.
nicish adjective: Dated form of niceish.
nick noun, verb /nɪk/: A particular place or point considered as marked by a nick; the exact point or critical moment.
Nick and Nora noun: Alternative form of Nick & Nora.
nick-bent adjective: Engaging in homosexual relationships only while in prison and segregated from the opposite sex.
nick-nack noun: Alternative spelling of knick-knack.
Nick & Nora noun: A glass with a long stem and a high-sided bowl with a narrow mouth and a moderate capacity (being taller than a coupe but smaller than a flute), used to...
nick of time adjective, adverb: Alternative form of nick-of-time; in time
nick off interjection, verb: To leave, especially in a hurry.
nick or nothing adverb: Alternative spelling of neck or nothing
nick point noun: A point at which a river suffers a break of slope in its long profile; the current point of rejuvenation working upstream
nick-time noun: In the nick of time.
nick translation noun: A tagging technique in molecular biology in which DNA polymerase I is used to replace some of the nucleotides of a DNA sequence with their labelled...
nick up verb: To nick or notch (someone or something) many times.
nicka noun: Alternative spelling of nikah, Islamic marriage, especially forms of customary marriage.
nickable adjective /ˈnɪkəbəl/: Capable of being nicked (given a small cut or clip).
nickar noun: Synonym of nicker nut.
nickar nut noun: Alternative form of nicker nut.
nickar tree noun: Alternative form of nicker tree
nickase noun: Any enzyme that causes nicks (breaks in one strand) of nucleic acid, allowing it to unwind
nicked adjective, verb /nɪkt/: Having one or more nicks; notched.
nicked up adjective, verb: Covered in nicks.
nickel adjective, noun, verb /ˈnɪk.əl/: A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.
nickel and dime adjective, noun, verb /ˌnɪkəl ən ˈdaɪm/: Small time; operating on a small scale; involving small amounts of money; petty or cheap.
nickel back noun: Alternative form of nickelback.
nickel bag noun: A five-dollar baggie of narcotics, especially marijuana, typically a little under half a gram.
nickel chloride noun: A chemical compound, NiCl₂, the most important source of nickel for chemical synthesis.
nickel-in-the-slot noun: Operated by a nickel, especially of an early jukebox or slot machine.
nickel nitrate noun: A nitrate compound of nickel with the chemical formula Ni(NO₃)₂.
nickel note noun: A five-dollar bill.
nickel nurser noun: A miser.
nickel-plate verb: to plate an object with a thin coat of nickel
nickel-plated adjective, verb: Coated with a layer of nickel.
nickel rich adjective: Alternative spelling of nickel-rich.
nickel ride noun: Synonym of rough ride.
nickel silver noun: A hard, corrosion-resistant alloy of copper, zinc and nickel used to make domestic silverware.
nickel steel noun: steel that contains approximately 6% of nickel, increasing its strength
nickelalumite noun: A monoclinic-sphenoidal sky blue mineral containing aluminum, copper, hydrogen, nickel, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.
nickelate noun: Any of several anions containing a central nickel atom bonded to oxygen or oxygen-containing groups; any salt containing these anions.
nickelaustinite noun: An orthorhombic-disphenoidal mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, nickel, oxygen, and zinc.
nickelback noun /ˈnɪkəlbæk/: A fifth defensive back (in addition to two cornerbacks and two safeties) who is deployed for additional pass coverage.
nickelbischofite noun: A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, nickel, and oxygen.
nickelblödite noun: A rare nickel sulfate mineral with the formula Na₂Ni(SO₄)₂.
nickelbloedite noun: Alternative form of nickelblödite.
nickelhexahydrite noun: A monoclinic-prismatic bluish green mineral containing hydrogen, iron, magnesium, nickel, oxygen, and sulfur.
nickelic adjective: Containing nickel.
nickelide noun: Any binary compound of nickel and a more electropositive metal
nickeliferous adjective: Yielding or containing nickel.
nickeline noun: A mineral, a form of nickel arsenide, NiAs, having a metallic lustre and copper-red colour, that is a minor ore of nickel.
nickeling noun, verb: Alternative form of nickelling.
nickelise verb: Alternative form of nickelize.
nickelization noun: The process of nickelizing.
nickelize verb: To cover with nickel.
Nickell proper noun: A surname originating as a patronymic.
nickelless adjective: Without the metal nickel.
nickellike adjective: Resembling or characteristic of nickel (the metal).
nickelling noun, verb: The metallic fouling of a gun's bore with fragments of bullet casing.
nickellotharmeyerite noun: A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, bismuth, calcium, cobalt, hydrogen, iron, nickel, and oxygen.
nickelocene noun: The nickel metallocene bis(cyclopentadienyl)nickel.
nickelodeon noun /ˌnɪk.əˈloʊ.di.n̩/: A small, rudimentary movie theater that charged five cents for admission, popular in North America from about 1905 to 1915.
nickelous adjective: Containing nickel.
nickelphosphide noun: A tetragonal-disphenoidal mineral containing iron, nickel, and phosphorus.
nickelschneebergite noun: A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, bismuth, calcium, cobalt, hydrogen, iron, nickel, and oxygen.
nickenichite noun: A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, arsenic, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, oxygen, and sodium.
Nickens proper noun: A surname transferred from the given name.
nicker noun, verb /ˈnɪkə(ɹ)/: Pound sterling.
nicker bean noun: Entada gigas, a flowering liana in the pea family Fabaceae, with large seed pods.
nicker nut noun: The rounded seed of the nicker tree.
nicker tree noun: The plant (genus Caesalpinia) producing nicker nuts.
nickering noun, verb: The sound of a horse that nickers.
nickernut noun: Alternative form of nicker nut.
nickerpecker noun: A woodpecker (bird).
Nickerson proper noun: A surname originating as a patronymic.
nickety-knock interjection: A tapping or knocking sound.
Nickey proper noun: A surname from German.
Nicki proper noun: A diminutive of the female given names Nicola and Nicole.
Nickie proper noun: A female given name.
nickin' verb: Pronunciation spelling of nicking.
nicking noun, verb: A small cut or nick.
nickings noun: Small coal produced during cutting at the side of the coalface.
nickle noun: European green woodpecker (Picus viridis).
Nickleby proper noun: A surname.
Nicklin proper noun: A surname transferred from the given name.
nicknack noun: Alternative spelling of knick-knack.
nicknackery noun: Alternative form of knickknackery.
nicknacket noun: A knick-knack.
nickname noun, verb /ˈnɪkneɪm/: A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
nicknameable adjective: Able to be called by a nickname.
nicknamed adjective, verb: Having a nickname.
nicknamee noun: The person on whom a nickname is bestowed.
nicknameless adjective: Without a nickname.
nicknamer noun: One who bestows a nickname.
nicknamey adjective: Pertaining to or resembling a nickname.
Nicko proper noun /ˈnɪkoʊ/: A diminutive of the male given name Nicholas.
Nickol proper noun: A surname.
Nickolas proper noun: A male given name.
Nickols proper noun: A surname originating as a patronymic.
nickpoint noun: Alternative form of knickpoint.
Nickson proper noun /ˈnɪk.sən/: A surname originating as a patronymic.
nickstick noun: A tally stick.
nickum noun: A mischievous person; a scallywag.
Nicky proper noun /ˈnɪki/: A diminutive of the female given names Nicola, Nichola, Nicole, and Nichole.
nicky nacky noo noun: A nonsense placeholder phrase for a nonspecific thing or action, especially something small or insignificant.
nicky-nicky-nine-doors noun: Synonym of knock down ginger (“prank of knocking on a front door and running away”).
nicky-tam noun: A pair of straps or pieces of string tied around the leg below the knee to raise trousers above the level of farmyard dirt.
-nicline suffix /nək.lɪn/: Nicotinic cholinergic receptor partial agonist/agonist.
niclofolan noun: An anthelminthic drug.
niclosamide noun: A teniacide that is especially effective against cestodes that infect humans, also used as a piscicide.
Nico proper noun /ˈniːkoʊ/: A diminutive of the male given names Nicolas, Nicola, Nikos, etc.
Nicobar adjective, noun /ˈniːkə(ʊ)ˌbɑːɹ/: Of or relating to the Nicobar Islands.
Nicobar dove noun: Synonym of Nicobar pigeon.
Nicobar pigeon noun: A bird of species Caloenas nicobarica, found on small islands and in coastal regions from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, east through the...
Nicobarese adjective: Belonging or relating to an isolated group of Austroasiatic languages spoken in the Nicobar Islands of India.
Nicobaric adjective: Nicobarese
nicoboxil noun: An analgesic drug.
nicoclonate noun: An antilipidemic drug.
nicocodeine noun: An opiate derivative, closely related to dihydrocodeine, developed as a cough suppressant and analgesic.
nicocodine noun: An antitussive drug.
nicodamid noun: Any spider in the family Nicodamidae.
Nicodemian adjective: Relating to Nicodemus.
Nicodemism noun: The beliefs and practices of Nicodemites.
Nicodemite noun /nɪkəˈdiːmʌɪt/: Someone who hides their faith or belief in something; a secret adherent.
Nicodemus verb /nɪkəˈdiːməs/: To be kept hidden, in the manner of the Pharisee Nicodemus.
Nicodian adjective: Of or relating to Jean Nicod (1893–1924), French philosopher and logician.
nicodicodeine noun /ˌnɪkədaɪˈkəʊdiːn/: An opiate derivative developed as a cough suppressant and analgesic.
nicodicodine noun: An antitussive drug.
nicofibrate noun: An antilipidemic drug, a derivative of clofibrate and nicotinic acid.
nicofuranose noun: A niacin derivative used as a hypolipidemic agent.
Niçois adjective, noun /niːswɑː/: Of, from or relating to the city of Nice, the prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Niçoise noun: Ellipsis of Niçoise salad.
Niçoise olive noun: A dark olive of a cultivar grown primarily in the Alpes-Maritimes region near Nice and the Riviera di Ponente, Italy.
Niçoise salad noun: A salad, originating from the French town of Nice, with various ingredients including tuna, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, black olives, and lettuce.
Nicol noun: Ellipsis of Nicol prism.

Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0): each word's first meaning. A word with a page of its own links to it; for the rest, this line is PlainSpell's entry. Total under N: 29,582 words, in 99 parts.