Lunar

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈluː.nÉ™/
• US IPA: /ˈlu.nÉš/
• Rhymes: -uːnÉ™(r)

Origin

From Latin lūnāris.

Full definition of lunar

Adjective

1. Of, or pertaining to, the Moon; moonly.lunar observations
2. Crescent-shaped, lunate.
3. Resembling the moon; orbed.
4. Influenced by the moon, as in growth, character, or properties.lunar herbs
5. (alchemy) Of, or pertaining to, silver.

Derived terms

• lunacy
• lunate
• lunar caustic
• lunar cycle
• lunar distance
• lunar module
• lunar month
• lunar node
• lunar observation
• lunar orbit
• lunar year

Noun

1. (astronomy) A lunar distance.
2. (anatomy) The middle bone of the proximal series of the carpus.

Synonyms

• (bone) intermedium, semilunar

Anagrams

• ulnar
• urnal