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lunule
 

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Noun lunule has 1 sense
  1. half-moon, lunula, lunule - the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
    --1 is a kind of area, region
    --1 is a part of nail

Definitions from the Web

Lunule

Noun:

  1. (Anatomy) The small, half-moon-shaped area of lighter color at the base of the fingernail or toenail.
    • Example sentence: She painted her nails a vibrant red, leaving the lunules bare for a striking contrast.
  2. (Archaeology) A crescent-shaped artifact, usually made of bone or stone, that was worn as a pendant or used as an ornament in ancient times.
    • Example sentence: The ancient tribe believed that wearing a lunule pendant around their necks would bring them good fortune.

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