| Pronunciation: | loo'neyshun | ||
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| Definition: | [n] the period between successive new moons (29.531 days) | ||
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| Synonyms: | lunar month, moon, synodic month | ||
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| See Also: | lunar year, month | ||
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| Definition: | \Lu*na"tion\, n. [Cf. {Lunated}.]
The period of a synodic revolution of the moon, or the time
from one new moon to the next; varying in length, at
different times, from about 291/4 to 295/6 days, the average
length being 29 d., 12h., 44m., 2.9s.
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