n.
An African carnivore (Nandinia binotata), allied to the civets. It is spotted with black.
n.
Any one of three species of South American ostriches of the genera Rhea and Pterocnemia. See Rhea.
n.
A species of cloth, of a firm texture, originally brought from China, made of a species of cotton (Gossypium religiosum) that is naturally of a brownish yellow color quite indestructible and permanent.
n.
An imitation of this cloth by artificial coloring.
n.
Trousers made of nankeen.
n.
A diminutive of Ann or Anne, the proper name.
n.
A term used by modern archaeologists instead of cella. See Cella.
v. i.
To have a short sleep; to be drowsy; to doze.
v. i.
To be in a careless, secure state.
n.
A short sleep; a doze; a siesta.
n.
Woolly or villous surface of felt, cloth, plants, etc.; an external covering of down, of short fine hairs or fibers forming part of the substance of anything, and lying smoothly in one direction; the pile; -- as, the nap of cotton flannel or of broadcloth.
n.
The loops which are cut to make the pile, in velvet.
v. t.
To raise, or put, a nap on.