What is the Latin word for Novel?

There isn't one single perfect Latin word for "novel" in the modern sense of a long fictional narrative. The meaning depends on the *type* of novel. However, some possibilities depending on context include:

* fabula: This is a general term for "story" or "tale," and could be used if the context makes the fictional nature clear.

* narratio: This means "narrative" or "account," again suitable if the context clarifies it's a fictional narrative.

* libellus: This means "little book," and might be appropriate, especially for a shorter novel.

* volumen: This means "scroll" or "volume," referring to the physical form of the book.

None of these perfectly capture the modern English meaning of "novel," as the concept of the novel as a distinct literary genre didn't exist in classical Latin. You'd need to choose the word that best fits the specific context.