lunarian

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noun

lu·​nar·​i·​an
lüˈna(a)rēən
plural -s
1
: a supposed inhabitant of the moon
2
: an authority on lunar astronomy
3
Lunarian : one that has a well-developed Mount of the Moon bulging outward toward the center of the palm and that is usually held by palmists to be characterized by imagination, desire for travel, and idealism
the Lunarian is not often seen in pure developmentW. G. Benham †1944

lunarian

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adjective

"
: of, relating to, or existing on the moon

Word History

Etymology

Noun

lunar + -an, noun suffix

Adjective

lunar + -an, adjective suffix

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“Lunarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunarian. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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