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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“Ryan dedicated his life to service, proudly carrying on his family’s legacy as a third-generation member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,” Luna said in a statement Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The pair hope the third member of their family, a three-month-old puppy Luna, will reappear after going missing during the quake.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
It lowered the price of GPT-5.6 Luna by 80% and GPT-5.6 Terra by 20%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
This nesting season, the pair raised two eaglets — Sandy and Luna — who successfully fledged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Bella Luna, look. Your brother is on the phone. He wants to talk to you. Please.”
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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