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Nova - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a noun nova

is any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star.

As a proper noun Nova

is {{given name|female|from=Latin}}.

nova

English

Noun

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

    * supernova * hypernova * dwarf nova * red nova * nova remnant * supernova remnant

    See also

    * plerion * planetary nebula * preplanetary nebula * protoplanetary nebula

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.