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noctalgia 

Literally means "sky grief". Noctalgia is a new astronomers' term for the feeling of loss of dark nighttime skies around the world due to light pollution from various sources. Those sources are artificial lighting created by humans such as outdoor illumination of streets, buildings, and other places, many of which are not required all night. Also satellites reflecting sunlight onto the night side of Earth from solar panels and antenna arrays. Most city dwellers can no longer see any but the very brightest stars. The glory of the Milky Way in a dark sky is something most people will never have the opportunity to see. Truly, we must grieve for that which we have lost in the night sky.
I can no longer see stars and constellations I could easily see as I child, their loss gives me a feeling of noctalgia, I am greatly saddened.
noctalgia by Old Dog Zero One September 18, 2023
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A health professional (usually nurse) who takes on some of the roles traditionally performed by the doctor.
I wish I could see a doctor. The noctor felt there was nothing wrong with me and I ended up in A&E two days later.
Noctor by Baig January 8, 2009
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Nocturnal Weiner Party 

A late night snack consisting of hot dogs cooked on a George Foreman grill.
When I got to the kitchen this morning, I was annoyed to find a mess from Brian's nocturnal weiner party.

nocturno culto 

Aka Ted Skjellum. Guitarist/bassist/vocalist of the prominent black metal band Darkthrone since 1988.
He has been also in the band Satyricon.
Owner of Peaceville affiliated label Tyrant Syndicate.
Nocturno Culto owns most black metal vocalists.
nocturno culto by Damaso June 25, 2005

nocturnal flatulence 

The act of releasing gas, farting, during sleep. sleep induced farting.
My girlfriend had a bad case of nocturnal flatulence lastnight. She kept me awake all night.
Noctis means "night" in Latin and is also a masculine name that is not yet widely spoken. Noctis is a person who is very dominant and caring. He always expresses himself very directly and is a loyal person who will never lie to you. He always knows how to make you laugh. Getting to know someone by that name is a rarity, and if you have a Noctis in your life then you're a lucky guy because you've got one of the best friends you can get.
Noctis is a funny guy.
Noctis by Messfits February 19, 2019

Nocturnal dirt people 

People of low social standing who wait outside big box stores on Black Friday and try to haggle prices when finally let in.
Ugh…. Here we go again. My shift just started and I’m already dealing with the nocturnal dirt people.