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
