Luna
Americannoun
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the ancient Roman goddess personifying the moon, sometimes identified with Diana.
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(in alchemy) silver.
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(lowercase) Also the crescent-shaped receptacle within the monstrance, for holding the consecrated Host in an upright position.
noun
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the alchemical name for silver
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Greek counterpart: Selene. the Roman goddess of the moon
noun
Etymology
Origin of Luna
From the Latin word lūna the moon
Example Sentences
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Luna Luster in a multiple day ship-to-ship transfer off the coast of southern Malaysia.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Luna Luster in a multiple day ship-to-ship transfer off the coast of southern Malaysia.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Luna Luster in a multiple day ship-to-ship transfer off the coast of southern Malaysia.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Midfielders Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna are left off the roster, while Gio Reyna, Chris Richards and Alejandro Zendejas make the cut.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
“Well, you don’t have to write an essay,” Luna says.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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