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nu.

The letter of the Greek alphabet Ν (N) and ν (n).

2 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/njuː/Received-Pronunciation/nu/General-American
  1. The letter of the Greek alphabet Ν (N) and ν (n).

    countable · uncountable
  2. A measure of constringence in lenses or prisms.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek νῦ (nû), name for the letter of the Greek alphabet Ν (N) and ν (n).

intj/nu/US
  1. An exclamation of surprise, emphasis, doubt, etc.

    Jewish
  2. Well? (Used as a question to demand an answer from someone reluctant to answer.)

    Jewish
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Yiddish נו (nu). Doublet of now.

adj
  1. new

Where this word comes from

Phonetic respelling of new.

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