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Word: Lunula
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century (denoting a crescent-shaped geometrical figure): from Latin, diminutive of luna ‘moon’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈluːnjʊlə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the white area at the base of a fingernail.
Short Definition:white area at base of fingernail
Definition:
a crescent-shaped Bronze Age ornament worn as a necklace.
Short Definition:crescent-shaped Bronze Age ornament worn as necklace
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