noun
lune
loon
Lune (noun) means a crescent-shaped figure or object. Example: “The mathematician sketched a lune formed by two overlapping circles.”
noun
1
A crescent-shaped figure or object.
"The mathematician sketched a lune formed by two overlapping circles."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishA crescent-moon shape, or (rarely, in older writing) a fit of madness.
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- Plural
- lunes
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Etymology
From Latin luna ("moon"), reflecting its crescent shape.
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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.
