Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A group or composition of nine individuals or things.
Pronunciations: US: /noh-net/; UK: /noh-net/
Origin and Usage: The word "nonet" comes from the Latin word "nonus," meaning "ninth." It was first used in English in the 19th century to describe a group of nine musicians or singers who perform together. Over time, the word has also come to refer to any group of nine individuals or things.
Synonyms: Ennead, Nine-piece group, Nine-piece band
Related Words: Tenet, Tonne, Nonce, Onset, Tento
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