[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

nature \na"ture\ ?; 135, n. f., fr. l. natura, fr. natus
   born, produced, p. p. of nasci to be born. see nation.
   1. the existing system of things; the universe of matter,
      energy, time and space; the physical world; all of
      creation. contrasted with the world of mankind, with its
      mental and social phenomena.
      1913 webster +pjc

            but looks through nature up to nature's god. --pope.
      1913 webster

            when, in the course of human events, it becomes
            necessary for one people to dissolve the political
            bonds which have connected them with another, ans to
            assume among the powers of the earth the separate
            and equal station which the laws of nature and of
            nature's god entitle them, a decent respect to the
            opinions of mankind requires that they should
            declare the causes that impel them to the
            separation.                           --declaration
                                                  of
                                                  independence

            nature has caprices which art can not imitate.
                                                  --macaulay.
      1913 webster

   2. the personified sum and order of causes and effects; the
      powers which produce existing phenomena, whether in the
      total or in detail; the agencies which carry on the
      processes of creation or of being; -- often conceived of
      as a single and separate entity, embodying the total of
      all finite agencies and forces as disconnected from a
      creating or ordering intelligence; as, produced by nature;
      the forces of nature.
      1913 webster

            i oft admire
            how nature, wise and frugal, could commit
            such disproportions.                  --milton.
      1913 webster

   3. the established or regular course of things; usual order
      of events; connection of cause and effect.
      1913 webster

   4. conformity to that which is natural, as distinguished from
      that which is artificial, or forced, or remote from actual
      experience.
      1913 webster

            one touch of nature makes the whole world kin.
                                                  --shak.
      1913 webster

   5. the sum of qualities and attributes which make a person or
      thing what it is, as distinct from others; native
      character; inherent or essential qualities or attributes;
      peculiar constitution or quality of being.
      1913 webster

            thou, therefore, whom thou only canst redeem,
            their nature also to thy nature join,
            and be thyself man among men on earth. --milton.
      1913 webster

   6. hence: kind, sort; character; quality.
      1913 webster

            a dispute of this nature caused mischief. --dryden.
      1913 webster

   7. physical constitution or existence; the vital powers; the
      natural life. "my days of nature." --shak.
      1913 webster

            oppressed nature sleeps.              --shak.
      1913 webster

   8. natural affection or reverence.
      1913 webster

            have we not seen
            the murdering son ascend his parent's bed,
            through violated nature force his way? --pope.
      1913 webster

   9. constitution or quality of mind or character.
      1913 webster

            a born devil, on whose nature
            nurture can never stick.              --shak.
      1913 webster

            that reverence which is due to a superior nature.
                                                  --addison.
      1913 webster

   good nature, ill nature. see under good and ill.

   in a state of nature.
      a naked as when born; nude.
      b in a condition of sin; unregenerate.
      c untamed; uncivilized.

   nature printing, a process of printing from metallic or
      other plates which have received an impression, as by
      heavy pressure, of an object such as a leaf, lace, or the
      like.

   nature worship, the worship of the personified powers of
      nature.

   to pay the debt of nature, to die.
      1913 webster
see also:
nation good nature ill nature good ill in a state of nature 
nature printing nature worship to pay the debt of nature 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

nature worship
     n : a system of religion that deifies and worships natural
         forces and phenomena

Worship >> W Words
Worship, definition of term: Worship
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Nature >> N Words
Nature, definition of term: Nature
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Animal Nature >> A Words
Animal Nature, definition of term: Animal Nature
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State Of Nature >> S Words
State Of Nature, definition of term: State Of Nature
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nature worship
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http://www.infoplease.com/ipd/A0549854.html, score=100, date indexed=July 9, 2005, 12:12 pm

Nature Worship and Mystical Series. - [JENNINGS, HARGRAVE],
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nature worship, nature worships- WordWeb dictionary definition
...nature worship  'neychur 'wurship..A system of religion that deifies and worships natural forces.....nature worships..Type of: faith, religion, religious belief..Encyclopedia: Nature worship.....nature..nature study..nature worship..natured..naturism..naturist..naturistic..naturopath..
http://www.wordwebonline.com/en/NATUREWORSHIP, score=91, date indexed=July 5, 2005, 1:00 pm

nature worship - definition of nature worship by the Free Online Dictionary,...
...nature worship synonyms, nature worship antonyms. Information about nature worship in the free online English dictionary.....Definition of nature worship in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of nature worship. What does.....nature worship - a system of religion that deifies and worships natural forces and..
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nature+worship, score=91, date indexed=April 10, 2005, 7:56 am

AlterNet: The Cult of Nature-Worship
...The logic of nature-worship tells us that a woman is not virtuous unless she tries to have the.....Many nature-worshippers tend to forget that medical intervention has made it possible for.....worship of Nature. Take, for example, the contentious issue of elective Caesarian-sections..
http://www.alternet.org/story/19306/, score=88, date indexed=October 5, 2005, 10:27 pm

NATURE WORSHIP - Definition
...Meaning of NATURE WORSHIP.. Pronunciation:  'neychur 'wurship.. WordNet Dictionary..
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