Definitions for Nova

Nova no·va

Spelling: [noh-vuh]
IPA: /ˈnoʊ və/

Nova is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 31 anagrams from letters in Nova (anov).

Definitions for Nova

noun

  1. a star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then gradually fades to its original intensity.
  2. Also called Nova Salmon. a Pacific salmon cured in the style of Nova Scotia salmon.
  3. (lowercase) (loosely) any smoked salmon.

Origin of Nova

1680-90; New Latin: noun use of feminine of Latin novus new

Examples for Nova

The Soviets stopped setting off nukes at nova Zembla after that, owing to international pressure.

Meanwhile, the Irish in nova Scotia had been roused against him.

nova Zembla appeared on maps in newspapers around the globe, with fall-out patterns noted.

But while he was thus the child of nova Scotia, he was her creator as well.

HALIFAX, nova Scotia—It's amazing what some fresh nova Scotia air can do.

In May 1596, his expedition ran aground on the northern edge of nova Zembla, and his ship was destroyed by moving glaciers.

To call a Gloucester man a nova Scotian is not well received.

The couple will visit Pictou County for an event to celebrate Celtic heritage in nova Scotia.

Some day—and then the thought burst on him like a nova exploding in his brain.

"Why, a little bird that came on board from nova Scotia, they said," replied Hilbert.

Word Value for Nova
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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