adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Like or resembling the moon.
2. 2
   Influenced by the moon.
3. 3
   Variable as the moon; fickle; flighty; capricious.

Synonyms

All synonyms

lunar

Etymology

From Middle English monyssh; equivalent to moon + -ish. Piecewise doublet of meniscus.

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