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Word: Novelty
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French novelte, from novel ‘new, fresh’ (see novel)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɒvlti
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the quality of being new, original, or unusual
Short Definition:newness or originality
Examples:- the novelty of being a married woman wore off
Definition:
a small and inexpensive toy or ornament
Short Definition:small toy or ornament
Examples:- he bought chocolate novelties to decorate the Christmas tree
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