| nero | A Roman emperor notorius for debauchery and barbarous cruelty; hence, any profligate and cruel ruler or merciless tyrant. Nero"nian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| neroli | <chemistry> An essential oil obtained by distillation from the flowers of the orange. It has a strong odour, and is used in perfumery, etc. <chemistry> Neroli camphor, a white crystalline waxy substance, tasteless and odorless, obtained from beroli oil. Synonym: auradin. Origin: F. Neroli, said to be from the name of an Italian princess. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| neropteral | <zoology> Of or pertaining to the Neuroptera. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |