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lune

noun

/luːn/

Meaning

A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.

The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.

crescent, arc, segment, curve

straight line, full circle

lune shape, geometric lune, crescent lune

lack of respect for religion or sacred things

a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.

a statement or principle that is generally accepted as true