Etymology

Terra Nova

Ter·ra No·va

Today it means: A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Full definition →

Portuguese Terra Nova
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  1. Portuguese · derived fromTerra Nova“Newfoundland”
  2. English todayTerra Nova

Derived from Portuguese Terra Nova (“Newfoundland”).

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