interlunar

adjective

in·ter·lu·nar ˌin-tər-ˈlü-nər

variants or less commonly interlunary

ˌin-tər-ˈlü-nə-rē

: relating to the interval between old and new moon when the moon is invisible

Word History

Etymology

probably from Middle French interlunaire, from Latin interlunium interlunar period, from inter- + luna moon — more at lunar

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of interlunar was in 1598

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“Interlunar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlunar. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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