no·va
| \ ˈnō-və
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plural novas or novae\
ˈnō-(ˌ)vē
, -ˌvī
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, -ˌvī
\
Definition of nova
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
Definition of nova (Entry 2 of 2)
: cured and smoked salmon
especially
: salmon that has been cured in a mixture of salt and sugar and smoked at a low temperature
Other Words from nova
Noun (1)
novalike
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ˈnō-və-ˌlīk
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adjective
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adjective
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“Nova.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nova. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.
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