Definition of Luna
1. Noun. (Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene.
Definition of Luna
1. n. The moon.
Definition of Luna
1. an alchemical designation for silver [n -S]
Medical Definition of Luna
1.
1. The moon.
2. Silver.
Luna cornea, a very large and beautiful American moth (Actias luna). Its wings are delicate light green, with a stripe of purple along the front edge of the anterior wings, the other margins being edged with pale yellow. Each wing has a lunate spot surrounded by rings of light yellow, blue, and black. The caterpillar commonly feeds on the hickory, sassafras, and maple.
Origin: L.; akin to lucere to shine. See Light, and cf. Lune.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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