lunar

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lu·nar

adj \ˈlü-nər also -ˌnär\

Definition of LUNAR

2
a : of, relating to, or resembling the moon <lunar craters> <a lunar landscape> b : designed for use on the moon <lunar vehicles>
3
: measured by the moon's revolution <lunar month>

Origin of LUNAR

Middle English, from Latin lunaris, from luna moon; akin to Latin lucēre to shine — more at light
First Known Use: 15th century

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