luna
Pronunciation: [ˈluː.nə]
Word
Context: “astronomy”
(noun) Luna is the name for the Moon in many languages, including English. The Moon is the big round rock in the sky that shines at night and goes through different phases.
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Luna was bright and beautiful last night, lighting up the whole backyard.
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It was too cloudy to see Luna, so we couldn't enjoy the view.
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Did you see Luna when it was full last month?
Context: “mythology”
(noun) In Roman mythology, Luna is the goddess of the Moon. She is often depicted as riding a chariot across the night sky.
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In the story, Luna guided the sailors safely to shore with her glowing light.
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People didn't believe in Luna anymore as they turned to science for explanations.
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What stories can you tell us about Luna, the Moon goddess?
Context: “culture”
(noun) Luna can also be a name for girls in some cultures. It means 'moon' and is often chosen for its beautiful meaning.
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Luna loves to look at the stars and the Moon at night.
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Luna was not her name when she was born; it was changed later.
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Do you know anyone named Luna?
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