niche |
a hollow place set into a wall to hold a statue or some other object. [2 definitions] |
nick |
a shallow cut or chip in a surface. [2 definitions] |
nickel |
a dense, hard, silver-white metal that is one of the chemical elements. It is sometimes combined with other metals to make alloys such as stainless steel. (symbol: Ni). [2 definitions] |
nickname |
a name given to a person, place, or thing in place of the real name. [3 definitions] |
nicotine |
a poisonous substance found in the tobacco plant. Nicotine is what causes people to become addicted to cigarettes. |
niece |
a daughter of one's brother or sister; a daughter of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law. |
Niger |
a country in north central Africa. Niamey is the capital of Niger. [2 definitions] |
Nigeria |
a country in western Africa on the Atlantic Ocean. Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. |
Nigerian |
of or pertaining to Nigeria or its people, culture, or the like. [2 definitions] |
Niger River |
a long river in western Africa that begins in Guinea and flows through Mali and Niger. It then flows along the border between Niger and Benin, through Nigeria, and finally into the Atlantic Ocean. It is an extremely important water source in the region. |
night |
the hours of darkness between sunset and dawn. [3 definitions] |
night and day |
without rest or interruption; seeming to have no end. |
nightfall |
the time when day ends and night begins. |
nightgown |
a long loose gown that is worn in bed. |
nightingale |
a small bird that lives in Europe and is known for its beautiful song. A nightingale is a kind of thrush. |
nightly |
happening or done every night. [2 definitions] |
nightmare |
a frightening dream. [2 definitions] |
night table |
a small table or stand kept beside one's bed. |
nighttime |
the time between sunset and dawn. |
Nike |
the goddess of victory in Greek mythology. |
Nile |
the longest river in the world. It flows north from Uganda in East Africa through Sudan and Egypt into the Mediterranean Sea. |