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nan | nano |

As a noun nan

is road, path, way, street.

As an adjective nano is

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nan

English

Etymology 1

Possibly derived from a (etyl) language.

Noun

(en noun)
  • (British) Affectionate name for a grandmother.
    • Synonyms
    * nana * nanna

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)

    • Anagrams

    * English palindromes ----

    nano

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The nanotechnology industry, or a product of such industry

    • Usage notes

    * Often used attributively and in compounds

    References

    * OED 2003

    Anagrams

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