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 (current term)
nova remnant
nova remnants
nova scotia
novaculite
novaculites
novae
novakite
novalia
novalike
novas
novate
novated
novates
novating

Other Resources:

Search for Nova on Dictionary.com!Search for Nova on Thesaurus.com!Search for Nova on Google!Search for Nova on Wikipedia!

Search