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Origin and Etymology of nova
New Latin, feminine of Latin novus new
First Known Use: 1927
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nova
noun,
often capitalized
no·va
Definition of nova
: cured and smoked salmon; especially : salmon that has been cured in a mixture of salt and sugar and smoked at a low temperature
Origin and Etymology of nova
short for Nova Scotia salmon
First Known Use: 1964
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