lunatum

/luːˈneɪtəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a lunar month or a lunar cycle.

“The ancient civilization tracked the lunatum to plan their harvests.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete term for the moon’s shadow on the Earth during a lunar eclipse.

“The astronomer observed the lunatum cast by the moon’s shadow on the Earth’s surface.”

Synonyms

  • lunar cycle
  • lunar month

Antonyms

  • solar cycle
  • solar year