nu

Meanings

Noun

  • The letter of the Greek alphabet Ν and ν.
  • A measure of constringence in lenses or prisms.

Interjection

  • An exclamation of surprise, emphasis, doubt, etc.

Adjective

Origin

  • From Ancient Greek νῦ, name for the letter of the Greek alphabet Ν and ν.
  • Borrowed from Yiddish נו.
  • Phonetic respelling of new.

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