Main Entry: ¹nov·el

Pronunciation: \ˈnä-vəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, new, from Latin novellus, from diminutive of novus new — more at new

Date: 15th century

1 : new and not resembling something formerly known or used
2 : original or striking especially in conception or style <a novel scheme to collect money>

synonyms see new