superlunary

adjective

su·​per·​lu·​na·​ry ˌsü-pər-ˈlü-nə-rē How to pronounce superlunary (audio)
variants or superlunar
archaic
: being above the moon : celestial

Word History

Etymology

Latin super- + luna moon — more at lunar

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of superlunary was in 1614

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Cite this Entry

“Superlunary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superlunary. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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