1. plural of lunule; small crescent-shaped marks or areas, especially the whitish crescents at the base of fingernails
Usage: anatomy
2. crescent-shaped geometric figures or ornamental designs
Usage: geometry; decorative arts

Examples

• The manicurist carefully shaped the lunules at the base of each nail.
• Healthy lunules should appear as small white crescents.
• The ancient pottery featured decorative lunules around the rim.
• In geometry class, we studied the properties of lunules and other curved shapes.
• The artist incorporated golden lunules into the mosaic pattern.
• Some people have very prominent lunules while others barely show them.