lunule

noun /'lunjul/

Definition
the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'lunule'.
Synonyms
lunula
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
3
Length
6

Word Statistics

Length
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency

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