lunate

Definitions


[ˈluːneɪt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- crescent-shaped


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Origin:
late 18th century: from Latin lunatus, from luna ‘moon’


[ˈluːneɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a crescent-shaped prehistoric stone implement

- a crescent-shaped carpal bone situated in the centre of the wrist and articulating with the radius


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Origin:
late 18th century: from Latin lunatus, from luna ‘moon’




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