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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nova

nouses
nousle
nousled
nousles
nousling
nout
nouveau
nouveau-riche
nouvelle
nouvelles
nouvelle cuisine
Nouvelle Vague
Nov
Nov-Esperanto
Nov-Latin
nova (current term)
novaculite
novaculite
novaculites
novae
novalia
novalike
novas
novate
novation
novations
Novaya Zemlya
nova scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova scotia lox

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