lunula
US/ˈlun.ju.lə/
lunula noun: something shaped like a crescent or half-moon; especially the pale area at the base of the fingernail.
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Noun
lunula (plural lunulae or (archaic) lunulæ)
- Something shaped like a crescent or half-moon; especially the pale area at the base of the fingernail.
- A crescent moon-shaped pendant worn by girls in Ancient Rome.
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lunula meaning in Tamil, Gujarati and Indonesian
lunula in Tamil
- pale area at the base of the fingernail
- லுனுலா luṉulā
lunula in Gujarati
- pale area at the base of the fingernail
- નખચંદ nakhcand
lunula in Indonesian
- pale area at the base of the fingernail
- lunula
Synonyms of lunula
Forms of lunula
| plural | lunulae |
|---|---|
| alternative form | lunule |
| plural (archaic) | lunulæ |
Origin of lunula
Borrowed from Latin lūnula. By surface analysis, luna + -ula.
Words formed from lunula
Questions about lunula
- What does lunula mean?
- Lunula means something shaped like a crescent or half-moon; especially the pale area at the base of the fingernail.
- What is lunula in Tamil?
- Lunula in Tamil is லுனுலா (luṉulā). See Lunula meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is lunula?
- Lunula is a noun.
- How do you pronounce lunula?
- Lunula is pronounced /ˈlun.ju.lə/ (US).
- What is the plural of lunula?
- The plural of lunula is lunulae.
Words near lunula in the dictionary
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