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- [loo-nyuh-luh]
- /ˈlu nyə lə/
- /lˈʌnjuːl/
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- [loo-nyuh-luh]
- /ˈlu nyə lə/
Definitions of lunule word
- noun plural lunule something shaped like a narrow crescent, as the small, pale area at the base of the fingernail. 1
- noun lunule A crescent-shaped or oval part or marking, in particular. 1
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Origin of lunule
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin lūnula, equivalent to lūn(a) moon + -ula -ule
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Parts of speech for Lunule
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lunule popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.