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lunette

Syllabification: (lu·nette)
Pronunciation: /lo͞oˈnet/

Definition of lunette

noun

  • something crescent-shaped, in particular.
  • an arched aperture or window, especially one in a domed ceiling.
  • a crescent-shaped or semicircular alcove containing something such as a painting or statue.
  • a fortification with two faces forming a projecting angle, and two flanks.
  • Christian Church a holder for the consecrated host in a monstrance.

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting a semicircular horseshoe): from French, diminutive of lune 'moon', from Latin luna

lunette in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of lunette in the British & World English dictionary