What does the cryptic crossword clue "New word maybe describing an object briefly covering part of the eye (7)" mean?

The definition is "New". The wordplay uses a hidden word. UVEA (synonym="UVEA") in NOU (synonym="NOU") = NOUVEAU; definition: "New" The answer is NOUVEAU.

New word maybe describing an object briefly covering part of the eye (7)

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