noun

lune

loon

Lune (noun) means a crescent-shaped figure or object. Example: “The mathematician sketched a lune formed by two overlapping circles.”

noun

A crescent-shaped figure or object.

"The mathematician sketched a lune formed by two overlapping circles."

A fit of madness or a period of wild, unreasonable behaviour.

"In one of his lunes, he tore up the entire manuscript."

How to use lune

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crescent-moon shape, or (rarely, in older writing) a fit of madness.

lunes plural, lunes plural, lunes plural

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From Latin luna ("moon"), reflecting its crescent shape.

Origin: Latin

June dune rune tune mune Pune prune immune fortune Neptune commune tribune

What does “lune” mean?

The word “lune” means a crescent-shaped figure or object. In plain terms, a crescent-moon shape, or (rarely, in older writing) a fit of madness.

How do you pronounce “lune”?

“Lune” is pronounced loon (/luːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “lune” in a sentence?

Here is “lune” used in a sentence: “The mathematician sketched a lune formed by two overlapping circles.”

What part of speech is “lune”?

“Lune” is a noun.

Where does the word “lune” come from?

The word “lune” comes from Latin. From Latin luna ("moon"), reflecting its crescent shape.

How many meanings does “lune” have?

“Lune” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a crescent-shaped figure or object.