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nux vomica
nuzzle
nuzzle-tripe
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nym
nym [ nim ] (plural nyms)


noun 
Definition:
 
invented name for Internet user: a name invented by or provided for an Internet user to conceal the user's identity or create a new identity ( slang )

[Late 20th century. Shortening of pseudonym]
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