nutria |
a small mammal with thick brown fur and a long thin tail. Nutrias are rodents closely related to guinea pigs and porcupines. They build burrows near wet areas such as swamps. Nutrias used to only live in South America, but they have spread to much of the United States and Europe. |
nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
nutrition |
the act or process of eating and using the nutrients in food for living and growing. [2 definitions] |
nutritious |
having a large amount of vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients. |
nutshell |
the hard cover of a nut. |
nuzzle |
to touch, push, or rub the nose against. |
NV |
abbreviation of "Nevada." |
NW |
abbreviation of "northwest." |
NY |
abbreviation of "New York." |
nylon |
a strong, artificial material used to make yarn, cloth, plastic, and many other products. [2 definitions] |
nymph |
one of the goddesses in Greek or Roman mythology who live in rivers, mountains, or trees. [2 definitions] |
O2 |
symbol of the chemical element oxygen. |
o |
the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet. |
oak |
a tree that belongs to the beech family and bears acorns. [2 definitions] |
oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
oat |
(usually plural; used with a singular or plural verb) a grain plant that is grown in cool regions. [2 definitions] |
oath |
a serious promise. [2 definitions] |
oatmeal |
meal made by grinding or rolling oats. [2 definitions] |
obedient |
likely or willing to obey rules or orders. |
obese |
very fat. |