lunistice

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin luna (moon) and sistere (to cause to stand). Compare solstice.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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lunistice (plural lunistices)

  1. (astronomy) The farthest point of the moon's northing and southing, in its monthly revolution.