lunular

English

Etymology

Compare French lunulaire. See lunula.

Adjective

lunular (comparative more lunular, superlative most lunular)

  1. (archaic, botany, zoology) Having a shape like that of the new moon; crescent-shaped.
    lunular ring on an insect
    lunular depression on mollusks
    lunular spot on a butterfly

References

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