Noctograph
[nok-tuh-graf, -grahf] /ˈnɒk təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
noun
1.
a frame used to aid the blind in writing.
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[nok-too r-ee-uh, -tyoo r-] /nɒkˈtʊər i ə, -ˈtyʊər-/ noun 1. a condition in which one often wakes up during the night to urinate. /nɒktˈjʊərɪə/ noun 1. abnormally excessive urination during the night nocturia noc·tu·ri·a (nŏk-tur’ē-ə, -tyur’-) n. Urination at night, especially if excessive.
- Nocturn
[nok-turn] /ˈnɒk tɜrn/ noun, Roman Catholic Church. 1. the office of matins, consisting of nine psalms and either three or nine lessons. /ˈnɒktɜːn/ noun 1. (RC Church) any of the main sections of the office of matins n. a division of the office of matins, early 13c., from Old French nocturne “evening service; curfew,” from […]
- Nocturnal
[nok-tur-nl] /nɒkˈtɜr nl/ adjective 1. of or relating to the night (opposed to ). 2. done, occurring, or coming at night: nocturnal visit. 3. active at night (opposed to ): nocturnal animals. 4. opening by night and closing by day, as certain flowers (opposed to ). noun 5. Archaic. an astrolabe for telling time at […]