apolune

noun

apo·​lune ˈa-pə-ˌlün How to pronounce apolune (audio)
: the point in the path of a body orbiting the moon that is farthest from the center of the moon compare perilune

Word History

Etymology

apo- + Latin luna moon — more at lunar

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of apolune was in 1960

Dictionary Entries Near apolune

Cite this Entry

“Apolune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apolune. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!