moonish

adjective

moon·​ish ˈmü-nish How to pronounce moonish (audio)
: influenced by the moon
also : capricious
moonishly adverb

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moonish was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Moonish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonish. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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