lunate Meaning, Definition & Usage
-
adjective satellite resembling the new moon in shape
crescent-shaped; crescent; semilunar.
WordNet
Lu"nate, Lu"na*ted adjective
(Also<
- Lunate
- Lunated
)
Etymology
L.Definitions
Crescent-shaped; Gray.as, a lunate leaf; alunate beak; alunated cross.