n.
Pronunciation: ' n ē - ˌ än
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek, neuter of neos new ― more at NEW
Date: 1898
1 : a colorless odorless mostly inert gaseous element that is found in minute amounts in air and is used in electric lamps ― see ELEMENT table
2 a : a discharge lamp in which the gas contains a large proportion of neon b : a sign composed of such lamps c : the illumination provided by such lamps or signs
– ne · oned \ - ˌ änd \ adjective