lunatum

noun

lu·​na·​tum

lüˈnātəm

plural lunata

-ātə

1

: lunate sense 1

2

in certain amphibia : a carpal bone probably representing the radiale

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter of lunatus lunate

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