lunula

UK
/ˈluːnjʊlə/
US
/ˈluːnjələ/

Translations

lunulanoun
lunulae
pl
UK
/ˈluːnjʊlə/
US
/ˈluːnjələ/
lunuleAnatomie; partie blanchâtre en forme de croissant à la base de l’ongle.
The lunula is most visible on the thumb and is often less noticeable on other fingers.
La lunule est la plus visible sur le pouce et est souvent moins visible sur les autres doigts.
Additional translations
lunuleBiologie, anatomie; structure ou marque en forme de croissant.
lunuleArchéologie; petit objet ou amulette en forme de croissant.
lunulaenoun

lunula

lunulae
pl
UK
/ˈluːnjʊliː/
US
/ˈluːnjəˌli/
lunulesterme d’anatomie
The lunulae on her nails were more prominent than usual, indicating good health.
Les lunules sur ses ongles étaient plus visibles que d’habitude, ce qui indiquait une bonne santé.
Synonyms
crescent-shaped marks
moon-shaped markings

Definitions

lunulanoun
The crescent-shaped whitish area at the base of a fingernail.
The lunula is most visible on the thumb and is often less noticeable on other fingers.
A crescent-shaped structure or marking, especially in anatomy or biology.
The lunula of the moon jellyfish is a distinctive feature that helps in its identification.
A crescent-shaped ornament or protective amulet, especially those from the European Bronze Age or worn by girls in ancient Rome.
The ornate gold lunula discovered in the grave dates back to the Early Bronze Age.
lunulaenoun
The crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail.
The lunulae on her nails were more prominent than usual, indicating good health.