lunes

plural noun

ˈlünz

: fits of lunacy

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, plural of lune "caprice, whim," literally, "moon," going back to Old French, going back to Latin lūna — more at lunar

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lunes was in 1601

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lunette

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“Lunes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunes. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

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