Luna

American  

[loo-nuh] / ˈlu nə /

noun

1. the ancient Roman goddess personifying the moon, sometimes identified with Diana.

2. (in alchemy) silver.

3. (lowercase) Also the crescent-shaped receptacle within the monstrance, for holding the consecrated Host in an upright position.

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Luna ¹ British  

/ ˈluːnə /

noun

1. the alchemical name for silver

2. Greek counterpart: Selene.  the Roman goddess of the moon

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Luna ² British  

/ ˈluːnɪk, ˈluːnə /

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)

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Etymology

Origin of Luna

From the Latin word lūna the moon

Example Sentences

“The entire Texas delegation, as well as every single other Member of Congress, should be condemning a sitting Member of Congress asking for explicit photos of their staff,” Luna said in a social media post.

From Salon

By the next day, records show that Geraldo Lunas Campos had died at the facility, marking the second fatality in weeks at the hastily constructed Fort Bliss Army tent structure known as Camp East Montana.

From Salon

“Every time I get notified that someone in my care has passed away, it’s like a kick in the groin,” said Sheriff Robert Luna during a brief interview.

From Los Angeles Times

Danny particularly loved the ones set at the heart of the world, the place called Rio Luna.

From Literature

“California will not be a refuge to predators,” Luna said.

From Los Angeles Times