Luna

[loo-nuh]

noun

1. the ancient Roman goddess personifying the moon, sometimes identified with Diana.

2. (in alchemy) silver.

3. (lowercase),  Also the crescent-shaped receptacle within the monstrance, for holding the consecrated Host in an upright position.

Luna

¹

/ ˈluːnə /

noun

1. the alchemical name for silver

2. Greek counterpart: Selene. the Roman goddess of the moon

Luna

²

/ ˈluːnɪk, ˈluːnə /

noun

1. any of a series of Soviet lunar space-probes, one of which, Luna 9 , made the first soft landing on the moon (1966)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Luna¹

From the Latin word lūna the moon

Word History and Origins

Origin of Luna¹

from Latin: moon

Example Sentences

Sheriff Robert Luna told the supervisors in 2023 that some communities were alarmed at the “lack of consequences for those who commit crimes.”

From Los Angeles Times

Caleb Luna, assistant professor of feminist studies at the University of California, says having someone like Serena Williams speaking out is "a breakthrough".

From BBC

Luna said the aim is to eventually phase out the department’s older vehicles, enhancing the safety of deputies and community members while reducing impacts on the environment and spending on maintenance and repairs.

From Los Angeles Times

The musical portion of the film was shot in New York, while for the prison sequences only involving Tonatiuh and Diego Luna as Valentin, a rugged revolutionary, the production relocated to Uruguay.

From Los Angeles Times

To switch off, she enjoys relaxing at the spa and taking her dog Luna for countryside walks.

From BBC