moon

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n.

1) astron. the earth's natural satellite, orbiting the earth at a mean distance of 238,857 miles (384,393 km) and having a diameter of 2160 miles (3476 km)

2) astron. this body during a particular lunar month, or during a certain period of time, or at a certain point of time, regarded as a distinct object or entity

3) a lunar month, or, in general, a month

4) astron. any planetary satellite:

the moons of Jupiter[/ex]

5) something shaped like an orb or a crescent

6) moonlight

7) to act or wander abstractedly, listlessly, or dreamily:

to moon about all day[/ex]

8) to sentimentalize or remember nostalgically

9) cvb sts Slang. to expose one's buttocks suddenly and publicly as a prank or gesture of disrespect

10) to spend (time) idly:

to moon the afternoon away[/ex]

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Etymology: bef. 900; ME mone, OE mōna; c. OFrismōna, OOHG māno, ON māni, Go mena; akin to L mēnsis month, Gk mḗnē moon, mēn month, Skt māsa moon, month moon′er, n. moon′less, adj.