Definition of LUNATION

lunation

Meanings

Plural: lunations

Noun

  • the period between successive new moons (29.531 days)
  • A month of an average of approximately 29.53 days, measured from a lunar phase until the return of that same phase.
  • The irregular period from one new moon until the next.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin lūnātiō.

Synonyms

lunar month, moon, synodic month

Scrabble Score: 8

lunation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lunation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lunation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

lunation is a valid Words With Friends word