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- [loo-net]
- /luˈnɛt/
- /luː.ˈnet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-net]
- /luˈnɛt/
Definitions of lunette word
- noun lunette any of various objects or spaces of crescentlike or semicircular outline or section. 1
- noun lunette Architecture. (in the plane of a wall) an area enframed by an arch or vault. 1
- noun lunette a painting, sculpture, or window filling such an area. 1
- noun lunette Fortification. a work consisting of a salient angle with two flanks and an open gorge. 1
- noun lunette Ordnance. a towing ring in the trail plate of a towed vehicle, as a gun carriage. 1
- noun lunette Ecclesiastical. Luna (def 3). 1
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Origin of lunette
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < French, diminutive of lune moon < Latin lūna; see -ette
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Parts of speech for Lunette
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lunette popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lunette usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lunette
noun lunette
- bay — A bay is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards.
- aperture — An aperture is a narrow hole or gap.
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
- bay window — A bay window is a window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house.
- fenestella — a small aperture in the front of an altar, containing relics
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