lunate

adjective

lu·​nate ˈlü-ˌnāt How to pronounce lunate (audio)
: shaped like a crescent

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This ligament is in the middle of the wrist between the scaphoid and lunate bones. Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin lūnātus, from lūna "moon" + -ātus -ate entry 3 — more at lunar

First Known Use

circa 1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lunate was circa 1777

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

Medical Definition

lunate

1 of 2 adjective
lu·​nate ˈlü-ˌnāt How to pronounce lunate (audio)
: shaped like a crescent

lunate

2 of 2 noun
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