Index of English words, starting with "ne"

(1) - Nectarous (a.) Nectareous.

(1) - Nectary (n.) That part of a blossom which secretes nectar, usually the base of the corolla or petals; also, the spur of such flowers as the larkspur and columbine, whether nectariferous or not. See the Illustration of Nasturtium.

(1) - Neddy (n.) A pet name for a donkey.

(1) - Nee (p. p., fem.) Born; -- a term sometimes used in introducing the name of the family to which a married woman belongs by birth; as, Madame de Stael, nee Necker.

(1) - Need (adv.) Of necessity. See Needs.
(2) - Need (v. i.) To be wanted; to be necessary.
(3) - Need (n.) To be in want of; to have cause or occasion for; to lack; to require, as supply or relief.
(4) - Need (n.) Situation of need; peril; danger.
(5) - Need (n.) That which is needful; anything necessary to be done; (pl.) necessary things; business.
(6) - Need (n.) Want of the means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.
(7) - Need (n.) A state that requires supply or relief; pressing occasion for something; necessity; urgent want.