moonchild

moon·child

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moon-chahyld]
- /ˈmunˌtʃaɪld/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moon-chahyld]
- /ˈmunˌtʃaɪld/

Definition of moonchild word

noun plural moonchild a person born under the zodiacal sign of Cancer. 1

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Origin of moonchild

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; moon + child; so called because of the astrological pairing of the moon with Cancer

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Parts of speech for Moonchild

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moonchild popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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