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lunula

Syllabification: (lu·nu·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈlo͞onyələ/
Definition of lunula

noun (plural lunulae /-ˌlē, -ˌlī/)

  • a crescent-shaped object or mark, in particular.
  • the white area at the base of a fingernail.
  • Printing one of a pair of parentheses.

Derivatives

lunular

Pronunciation: /-lər/
adjective

lunulate

Pronunciation: /-ˌlāt, -lit/
adjective

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting a crescent-shaped geometric figure): from Latin, diminutive of luna 'moon'

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