nova definition synonyms
Feminine nominative singular of Latin novus (ânewâ). The feminine is used since stella (âstarâ) is feminine; thus nova is a shortening of nova stella (ânew starâ), first used in this sense in 1573 by Tycho Brahe. (UK) IPA: /ËnÉÊ.vÉ/.
Word Origin & History. nova 1877, from L. nova, fem. sing. adj. of novus new (see new), used with stella star (a fem. noun in L.) to describe a new star not previously known.