Nova Definition
(astronomy) Any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star.
Other Word Forms of Nova
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Origin of Nova
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Feminine nominative singular of the Latin adjective novus (new). The feminine is used since the Latin word for star, stella is feminine; thus nova is a shortening of nova stella (new star).
From Wiktionary
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New Latin (stēlla) nova new (star), nova feminine of Latin novus new newo- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
After Nova Scotia once the source of much of the salmon sold in New York City
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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