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novel

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈnɒv.əl/ US  /ˈnɑː.vəl/

Definition

B1 a long printed story about imaginary characters and events: a paperback novel historical/romantic novels Have you read any of Jane Austen's novels? His latest novel is selling really well.Kinds of books
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