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14. Nova means "new" in English as derived from the Latin. In astronomy, it means "new star" (new appearance) in the sky

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Mon Mar 18, 2024, 12:34 AM

Mar 2024

which ironically refers to the death of the star. It goes out in a blaze of glory.

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Nova
Meaning:new. Nova is a girl's name of Latin origin. It is derived from "novus," meaning "new." Nova is also an astronomic term given to bright stars that appear suddenly in the sky and release powerful energy. It was first used as a girl's name in the 19th century and is especially popular in Scandinavian nations.

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Tacky/Gross/Stupid Product Names [View all] 3catwoman3 Mar 2024 OP

There is a joke there just waiting for me... cayugafalls Mar 2024 #1

Love Sak? I think it's a take on the famous song by the B-52s "Love Shack." Earth-shine Mar 2024 #2

Never heard this song. 3catwoman3 Mar 2024 #5

You are welcome to think that it refers to a scrotum. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #8

It's worth a listen, here: spooky3 Mar 2024 #12

I thought "Dude Wipes" were simply baby wipes rebranded to appeal to a male audience Orrex Mar 2024 #3

Junk Powder BOSSHOG Mar 2024 #4

Monkey Butt Powder Diamond_Dog Mar 2024 #6

Ive used that griffi94 Mar 2024 #7

It's made from ground up, hardened calamine lotion. It's highly recommended by a dermatologist I know. Earth-shine Mar 2024 #9

We bought a Lovesac 'sactional' in January... Mark.b2 Mar 2024 #10

Chevy "nova" unblock Mar 2024 #11

Nova means "new" in English as derived from the Latin. In astronomy, it means "new star" (new appearance) in the sky Earth-shine Mar 2024 #14

Poo-Pourri Coventina Mar 2024 #13

"Gee, You Hair Smells Terrific!" shampoo and "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" margarine spring to mind... Harker Mar 2024 #15

Pharmaceutical names from the deluge of ads QED Mar 2024 #16

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