lunular

[ loo-nyuh-ler ]

adjective

1. crescent-shaped:

   lunular markings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lunular¹

First recorded in 1560–70; lunul(a) + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

The same Lunular also may bee equall to an obtusangle and Acutangle, as the same argument will demonstrate.

From Project Gutenberg

When the ocellus includes a lunular spot of a different colour.

From Project Gutenberg