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What words have the root Luna in them?

Here are some words with the root "Luna" (meaning "moon" in Latin):

Directly from "Luna":

* Lunar: Relating to the moon.

* Lunatic: Historically, someone believed to be influenced by the moon's phases (now considered an outdated term for someone with mental illness).

* Lunation: A complete cycle of the moon's phases (approximately 29.5 days).

Other words with "Luna" roots:

* Selene: The Greek goddess of the moon (sometimes used interchangeably with Luna).

* Lunule: A crescent-shaped structure (like the shape of the moon).

* Lunula: The white crescent shape at the base of a fingernail.

* Sublunar: Beneath the moon, referring to Earth.

* Extralunar: Beyond the moon.

Literary and Fictional Terms:

* Luna-: A common prefix in science fiction and fantasy for things relating to the moon. (Example: Lunacraft, Lunar City, Lunaria)

It's important to note that some words may share a similar root but have a different meaning and origin. For example, "luminous" is not directly related to "Luna," but it does share a similar root ("lum-") meaning "light."

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