luna

noun /ˈlunə/

a) A luna moth: a member of species Actias luna.

“Gee,” whispered Oliver. He sat there staring. “A luna! I never thought I’d see a real luna!”

b) A glass holder used to display the bread of communion during certain ceremonies.

On the previous evening we had discovered with delight a luna with the fabulous moons, one on each pale green wing.

Syn: lunette, lunula