metonic

/mɛˈtɒnɪk/ (met-ON-ik)

Definitions

1. noun

relating to the Meton, a cycle of 19 years used to calculate the timing of lunar eclipses, or a period of 19 years in the Metonic cycle

“The astronomer studied the metonic cycle to predict lunar eclipses.”

Synonyms

  • celestial
  • lunar
  • selenic

Antonyms

  • terrestrial