Moon
/muːn/noun
The natural satellite of the Earth, visible by reflection of sunlight.
Did you know?In many ancient cultures, the Moon was revered as a deity, symbolizing intuition, femininity, and the cycles of life.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mēnsis
“related to measurement of time, especially the month as defined by lunar phases.”
Latin
Latin
mensis
“the month, a term signifying the lunar cycle.”
Old English
Old English
mōna
“the moon, reflecting the night sky's luminary.”
Middle English
Middle English
mone
“a term for the moon, continuing the lineage of lunar references.”
Modern English
English
moon
“the satellite of Earth, retaining its ancient ties to time and magic.”