novel novel /ˈnɑːvəl/

adjective

1. () Original and of a kind not seen before  ( fresh , novel , new )
   original and of a kind not seen before
    The computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
   the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
   
2. Pleasantly new or different  ( novel , refreshing )
   pleasantly new or different
    Common sense of a most refreshing sort
   common sense of a most refreshing sort
   

noun

1. () An extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story  ( novel )
   an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
     The author spent years crafting her debut novel.
   The author spent years crafting her debut novel.
   
2. A printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction  ( novel )
   a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction
    His bookcases were filled with nothing but novels
   his bookcases were filled with nothing but novels
    He burned all the novels
   he burned all the novels