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Lunula Definition & Meaning

lunula
noun
  1. the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
  2. a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age

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Frequently asked questions

What does lunula mean?
the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age
What part of speech is lunula?
Lunula is a noun.
How many definitions does lunula have?
Lunula has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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