First Known Use: 15th century
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lunar
adjective lu·nar \ˈlü-nər also -ˌnär\
: of or relating to the moon
Full 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>
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Origin of LUNAR
Middle English, from Latin lunaris, from luna moon; akin to Latin lucēre to shine — more at light
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lunar
adjective lu·nar \ˈlü-nər\
Definition of LUNAR for Kids
1
: of or relating to the moon <lunar rock>
2
: measured by the revolutions of the moon <a lunar month>
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lunar
adjective lu·nar \ˈlü-nər also -ˌnär\
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