lunistice en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlun.ɪ.stɪs/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin *lūnistitium, coined from lūna + sistō (“to stand, place”) in 1650, on the model of solstitium (“solstice”).
Meanings
- The farthest point of the moon's northing and southing, in its monthly revolution.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lunistices | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (9)
fr lunistice (lunar standstill) · af maanstilstand (lunar standstill) · ga stopadh gealaí (lunar standstill) · cmn 月球至點 /月球至点 (lunar standstill) · it lunistizio (lunar standstill) · pl najdalszy punkt deklinacji księżycowej (lunar standstill) · es lunasticio (lunar standstill) · pt lunistício (lunar standstill) · fi kuun deklinaation äärimmäinen kohta (lunar standstill)