Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
navus |
noun |
A spot or mark on the skin of children when born; a birthmark; — usually applied to vascular tumors, i. e., those consisting mainly of blood vessels, as dilated arteries, veins, or capillaries. |
naval |
adjective |
Having to do with shipping; of or pertaining to ships or a navy; consisting of ships; as, naval forces, successes, stores, etc. |
navel |
noun |
A mark or depression in the middle of the abdomen; the umbilicus. See Umbilicus., The central part or point of anything; the middle., An eye on the under side of a carronade for securing it to a carriage. |
navew |
noun |
A kind of small turnip, a variety of Brassica campestris. See Brassica. |
navvy |
noun |
Originally, a laborer on canals for internal navigation; hence, a laborer on other public works, as in building railroads, embankments, etc. |