Definition of Nova

1. Noun. A star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and become more luminous in the process.

Generic synonyms: Star

Definition of Nova

1. n. A new star, usually appearing suddenly, shining for a brief period, and then sinking into obscurity. Such appearances are supposed to result from cosmic collisions, as of a dark star with interstellar nebulosities.

Definition of Nova

1. Noun. Smoked Nova Scotia salmon. ¹

2. Noun. (astronomy) any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nova

1. a type of star [n -VAS or -VAE] : NOVALIKE [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nova

nousells
nouses
nousle
nousled
nousles
nousling
nout
nouthe
nouveau
nouveau-riche
nouveau riche
nouveaux riches
nouvelle
nouvelle cuisine
nouvelles
nova
nova remnant
nova remnants
nova scotia
novaculite
novaculites
novae
novakite
novalia
novalike
novas
novate
novated
novates
novating

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