Nemesis

nem'e-sis, n. {Math.) The godde of ven- geance; retributive justice. [L. and Gr., fr. Gr. neiuein, to distribute: see Nomad.] tfeogene, ne'o-jen, n. (Geol.) A designation for the nuocene and pliocene tertiary formations. [Gr. veos, new (q. v.), and genos, geneos, birth.] — Neol'ogy, -ol'o-jT, «. Introduction of a new word, or of new words, into a language; new doctrines, esp. in theology. [Gr. logos, discourse, word.] — Neolog'ical, -lojlk-al, a. Pert, to neology employing new words. — NeoKogisni, -jizm, n. Introduction of new words or doctrines a new word, expre ion, or doctrine. — Neol'ogist, n. One who holds doctrines subversive of supernatural or revealed religion. — Neol'ogisVic, -ical, «. Pert, to, etc. — Ne'ophyte, -o-iit, n. A new convert or proselyte a novice tyro. [Gr. neophutos, a neophite, newly planted; photon, a plant, phuein, to grow, cause to grow be.] — Ne'oplas'ty, -plas'tT, n. {Physiol.) Restoration of a part by granulation, adhesive inflammation, or autoplasty. [Gr. pla ein, to form.] — Neoteric, -ical, -terlk-al, a. Recent in origin modern; new. [Gr. neotei-ikos, novel, neoteros, compar. of neos.] Nepenthe. See under Nefarious. fephew, nef'u, Eng. pron. nev-'u, n. A son of one's brother or sister. [ME. nevew, OF. neveu, L. nepos, nepotis, grandson, nephew, AS. nef a, OHG. nefo, nephew, Skr. nap at, grandson.] — Nep'otism, -tizm, n. Fondne for, or favoritism shown to, relations, [L. nepos.] — Nep'otist, n. One who practices nepotism. STephritic, ne-fritlk, -ical, a. Pert, to the kidneys; affected with, or relieving disorders of the kidneys. — Nephritic, n. {Med.) A medicine adapted to relieve or cure the diseases of the kidneys. [Gr. nephritikos, nephrites, pert, to the nephros, kidney.] tfepotism, etc. See under Nephew.