LUNATE


Meaning of LUNATE in English

[ 'lu:neɪt ]

■ adjective crescent-shaped.

■ noun

1》 Archaeology a crescent-shaped stone implement.

2》 (also ~ bone ) Anatomy a crescent-shaped carpal bone in the centre of the wrist.

Origin

C18: from L. lunatus , from luna 'moon'.

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