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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Bell has been running the ball successfully with Jordan Medrano and Christopher Luna.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 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
Sandy, named to honor Steers, and brother Luna were last seen on camera on July 23.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Because it’s good enough — and looks good enough — for the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
They opened The Way to Rio Luna by Ella St. Clay and carefully leafed through it.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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