noun
- The moon, especially when personified or treated as a celestial body in poetry and mythology.
- A crescent-shaped object or figure.
Usage: Often capitalized in mythological contexts; literary or poetic usage
Usage: Heraldry and design contexts
Examples
- In Roman mythology, Luna was the goddess of the moon.
- The luna moth is named for the crescent-shaped markings on its wings.
- The heraldic shield displayed a silver luna on a blue field.
- Poets often invoked Luna to symbolize night and mystery.
- The luna crescent appeared in the stained glass window.