lunisolar

[ loo-ni-soh-ler ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or based upon the relations or joint action of the moon and the sun.

lunisolar

/ ˌluːnɪˈsəʊlə /

adjective

1. resulting from, relating to, or based on the combined gravitational attraction of the sun and moon

lunisolar

/ lo̅o̅′nĭ-sō′lər /

1. Relating to or caused by both the Sun and the Moon. Lunisolar gravitational attraction is the principle force influencing the Earth's tides and the cause of the Earth's orbital precession.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunisolar¹

First recorded in 1685–95; luni- + solar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunisolar¹

C17: from Latin lūna moon + solar

Example Sentences

In several Asian countries, it is observed on the eighth day of the fourth month of the lunisolar calendar, which this year falls on May 15.

From Seattle Times

And while China uses the Gregorian calendar for official purposes, a traditional lunisolar calendar is still popular in everyday life.

From National Geographic

Its holidays, however, are governed by its traditional lunisolar calendar, which may have been in use from as early as the 21st century B.C.

From National Geographic

Her multicultural church is planning a dinner as part of the coming Lantern Festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunisolar Chinese calendar month.

From Washington Post

Coinciding with the start of spring on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, Lunar New Year traditions differ from Korea to Singapore to Mongolia and beyond.

From Seattle Times