lunular

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adjective

Having a shape like that of the new moon; crescent-shaped.

“lunular ring on an insect”

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Meanings

adjectivelunular (comparative more lunular, superlative most lunular)

comparative more lunular · superlative most lunular

  1. archaicbiologyHaving a shape like that of the new moon; crescent-shaped.

    lunular ring on an insect

    2 more examples

    lunular depression on mollusks

    lunular spot on a butterfly

Origin

Compare French lunulaire. See lunula.

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APA

lunular. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lunular

MLA

“lunular.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lunular. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lunular,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lunular.

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