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Synonyms for lunas

Grammar : Noun
Spell : loo-nuh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlu nə

Définition of lunas

Origin :
  • late 14c. "moon," also an alchemical name for "silver;" from Latin luna "moon, goddess of the moon," from *leuksna- (cf. Old Church Slavonic luna "moon," Old Prussian lauxnos "stars," Middle Irish luan "light, moon"), from the same source as lux, lumen "light," lucere "to shine" (see light (n.)). The luna moth (1841, American English) so called for the crescent-shaped markings on its wings. Lunarian (1708) was an early word for "inhabitant of the moon."
  • As in satellite : noun subsidiary
Example sentences :
  • The tombs of the Lunas are of interest because of the great Count.
  • Extract from : « Cathedrals of Spain » by John A. (John Allyne) Gade
  • It is built up of planks fastened together by wooden pegs, carvel fashion, on a small keel, or lunas.
  • Extract from : « British Borneo » by W. H. Treacher
  • We hear of marriages with Lunas, Mendozas, Villahermosas and others of the proudest houses.
  • Extract from : « A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 1 » by Henry Charles Lea
  • One or two deacons, or "lunas" as they call them, sit at a table in front of the pulpit, and the people bring up their gifts.
  • Extract from : « Scenes in the Hawaiian Islands and California » by Mary Evarts Anderson
  • Lunas and those who had gathered in the government house to dance the can-can or to take pleasure therein.
  • Extract from : « The Katipunan » by J. Brecknock Watson (AKA Francis St. Clair)

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