interlunation

noun

in·​ter·​lunation

ˌintə(r)+

1

: the interlunar period

2

: a period of darkness or blankness

Word History

Etymology

probably from inter- + lunation

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Rhymes for interlunation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration