Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lunette

noun
/luːˈnɛt/
Definition
A crescent-shaped object or figure.
Examples
  • The artist painted a beautiful lunette in the arch above the door.
  • In architecture, the lunette is often used as a decorative element.
  • She wore a lunette-shaped pendant that caught the light beautifully.
Meaning
The term ‘lunette’ comes from the French word for ‘little moon’ and typically refers to anything that has a curve or shape resembling a half-moon.
Synonyms
  • crescent
  • arc
  • curve