# lunula

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlun.ju.lə/

## Definitions
1. Something shaped like a crescent or half-moon; especially the pale area at the base of the fingernail.
2. A crescent moon-shaped pendant worn by girls in Ancient Rome.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin lūnula.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lunula