nona

[ noh-nuh ]

/ ˈnoʊ nə /

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Origin of nona

<Latin nōna (hōra) ninth (hour); i.e., late stage in life of patient

Words nearby nona

no more, nomothetic, Nomura, -nomy, non-, nona, nonabrasive, nonacademic, nonacceptance, nonaccidental injury, nonachiever

Other definitions for nona (2 of 2)

nona-

a combining form meaning “nine, ninth,” used in the formation of compound words: nonagon.

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How to use nona in a sentence

In the 1950s, Bill also worked for Chez Ninon, a couture salon owned by the socially well-connected Nona Park and Sophie Shonnard.
Knowing Bill Cunningham|Philip Gefter|March 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST
That was indeed a way out of the trouble, and therein Nona helped us with Owen, so that at last he consented.
A Prince of Cornwall|Charles W. Whistler
And Nona had some good words and friendly to say to him, which made him hold his head higher yet after a time.
A Prince of Cornwall|Charles W. Whistler
And so the letter ended with greetings from Howel and Nona, and many words concerning their kindness to him.
A Prince of Cornwall|Charles W. Whistler

Not that I thought it would make any difference to Nona, but that it surely must to Howel, which was a great matter after all.
A Prince of Cornwall|Charles W. Whistler
They were in the chests in the fore cabin where I had once been bound, and Nona knew nought of possible trouble on hand.
A Prince of Cornwall|Charles W. Whistler

British Dictionary definitions for nona

nona-

before a vowel non-

combining form

ninenonagon

Word Origin for nona-

from Latin nōnus

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