luna

/ˈluːnə/
noun
  1. The Roman goddess of the moon.
    • The temple of Luna stood on the Aventine Hill in Rome.
    • Poets often invoked Luna when writing about the moon.
    • In ancient Roman mythology, Luna drove a chariot across the night sky.
  2. A name for the moon, especially in poetry or science.
    • The light of Luna guided the travelers through the forest.
    • The spacecraft is scheduled to orbit Luna next month.
    • Ancient cultures told stories about the face of Luna.
  3. A type of moth with pale green wings and long tails, found in North America.
    • The luna is one of the largest moths in North America.
    • A beautiful luna moth landed on the porch light last night.
    • Children love to spot luna moths in the summer woods.
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