Luna

[ loo-nuh ]

noun

1. the ancient Roman goddess personifying the moon, sometimes identified with Diana.
2. (in alchemy) silver.
3. (lowercase) Also Ecclesiastical. the crescent-shaped receptacle within the monstrance, for holding the consecrated Host in an upright position.

Luna

¹

/ ˈluːnə; ˈluːnɪk /

noun

1. any of a series of Soviet lunar space-probes, one of which, Luna 9 , made the first soft landing on the moon (1966)

Luna

²

/ ˈluːnə /

noun

1. See silver
   the alchemical name for silver
2. the Roman goddess of the moon Greek counterpartSelene

Word History and Origins

Origin of Luna¹

From the Latin word lūna the moon

Word History and Origins

Origin of Luna¹

from Latin: moon

Example Sentences

The Sailor Senshi rely on a central command which is run by two cats, Artemis and Luna.

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Prosecutors say Luna fired the handgun while Jones drove the getaway car.

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He eventually finds work as a butler in the home of Luna (Diane Keaton).

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His sleepy village of Baia Luna has been turned upside down by two mysterious deaths.

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Cinthia Paolo Gaitan, wife of Luna, accused of being an administrator for the bordellos.

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About this time the famous Philippine painter, Juan Luna (vide p. 195), was released after six monthsʼ imprisonment as a suspect.

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Luna rushed down the stairs in a furious rage and insulted Captain Janolino in the presence of his troops.

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The two chums owned a small iceboat which went, on Lake Luna, by the name of scooter.

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Each day saw the wintry winds grow colder, and soon the ice upon Lake Luna was thick enough to bear.

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Ice of such thickness on Lake Luna at this early date, however, surprised even that apocryphal person, the oldest inhabitant.

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