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nova - What does it mean?

Definition of 'nova'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (astronomy) Any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star.

    • Derived terms

    * supernova * hypernova * dwarf nova (rel-mid) * red nova * nova remnant * supernova remnant (rel-bottom)

    See also

    * plerion * planetary nebula * preplanetary nebula * protoplanetary nebula

    Anagrams

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    Similar to 'nova'

    nubia, napa, nipa