8-letter words containing n, o, a, v, i
- novation — Law. the substitution of a new obligation for an old one, usually by the substitution of a new debtor or of a new creditor.
- novi sad — an autonomous province within Serbia. 8303 sq. mi. (21,506 sq. km). Capital: Novi Sad.
- novocain — Dated spelling of novocaine.
- octavian — (Octavian) died a.d. 964, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 955–964.
- omnivora — a group of omnivorous mammals
- ottavino — a piccolo
- ovations — Plural form of ovation.
- overlain — past participle of overlie.
- pavilion — a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, exhibits, etc., as in a park or fair.
- pavillon — the bell of a wind instrument.
- pavonine — of or like a peacock.
- pivotman — a pivot (def 7b).
- savoring — the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste or of smell.
- slavonia — a historic region in N Croatia.
- slavonic — Slavonian.
- slovenia — a republic in SE Europe: formerly part of Yugoslavia. 7819 sq. mi. (20,250 sq. km). Capital: Ljubljana.
- stanovoi — a mountain range in the E Russian Federation in Asia: a watershed between the Pacific and Arctic oceans; highest peak, 8143 feet (2480 meters).
- stovaine — a drug used for anaesthetic purposes and as a cocaine substitute
- synovial — a lubricating fluid resembling the white of an egg, secreted by certain membranes, as those of the joints.
- univocal — having only one meaning; unambiguous.
- vacation — a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday: Schoolchildren are on vacation now.
- vanitory — a combined dressing table and lavatory basin.
- vaporing — that gives forth vapor.
- velation — pronunciation with velar articulation.
- venation — the arrangement of veins, as in a leaf or in the wing of an insect.
- veronica — a female given name.
- vexation — the act of vexing.
- vindaloo — a very hot Indian curry made with meat or poultry, flavored with tamarind, vinegar, and garlic.
- visional — of or relating to visions.
- vizcaino — Sebastián [Spanish se-vahs-tyahn] /Spanish ˌsɛ vɑsˈtyɑn/ (Show IPA), 1550?–1628? Spanish explorer in the Americas.
- vocalion — a type of reed instrument which resembles a human voice
- vocation — a particular occupation, business, or profession; calling.
- voidance — the act of voiding.
- volcanic — of or relating to a volcano: a volcanic eruption.
- volitant — engaged in or having the power of flight.
- volscian — of or relating to the Volsci or to their language.
- voyaging — a course of travel or passage, especially a long journey by water to a distant place.