Meaning & Definition of word "Luna"

Luna

/ˈluː.nə/

1. The Latin word for 'moon', often used in various languages and contexts to refer to the moon.
- Example: The ancient Romans named their moon goddess Luna, associating her with the night sky.
2. Used in various scientific and cultural contexts to refer to things related to the moon.
- Example: Astronomers noted that the luna of Jupiter has intriguing geological features.
3. A term used in astrology to refer to the moon's influence on human behavior.
- Example: According to astrologers, the luna in your birth chart can affect your emotional responses.
4. A common name given to female characters or entities associated with the moon.
- Example: In the story, Luna was a wise old woman who guided the heroes under the light of the full moon.
5. In some contexts, used as a poetic or stylized way to refer to moonlight.
- Example: The lovers danced under the soft luna that illuminated the garden.

●From Latin 'lūna' meaning 'moon'.

luna moth:

A type of large moth known for its striking green color.

lunar eclipse:

An event when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon.

lunar year:

A year based on the cycles of the moon.

lunar:

Related to the moon or its phases.

lunation:

The period of a complete cycle of the moon.

lunatic:

An outdated term historically linked to the influence of the moon.

Meaning: Being moody or acting irrationally.

● Example Sentence: He's acting all luna tonight, must be the full moon.

Meaning: To daydream or be lost in thought.

● Example Sentence: Stop luna-ing around and focus on your work!