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demilune

demilune

9.5
A table shaped like a half moon that stands against a wall
  • noun
  • /ˌdɛmɪˈluːn/
translation icon : mesa demiluna
  • She placed a vase on the demilune by the window.
  • demilune table

Examples

  • She admired the elegant demilune table, which fit perfectly against the living room wall.

  • A vase of fresh flowers sat atop the polished demilune beneath the window.

  • The antique demilune in the entryway held a small lamp and a bowl for keys.

  • The demilune table fits perfectly in the corner.

  • The living room features a beautiful demilune table that adds elegance to the space.

  • We placed a stylish demilune table against the wall to enhance the room's decor.

  • Her antique collection includes a lovely demilune table that serves as a centerpiece.

Surface Forms

demilune singular
demilunes plural

Morphology

demilune = lune (semi-transparent) = demi + lune

The structure is 'demi-' (half) + 'lune' (crescent/moon), but 'lune' as an English noun is uncommon, so the furniture sense may not be immediately obvious from the parts.

Etymology

Demilune comes from the parts demi- 'half' and lune 'moon', so it means 'half-moon'. A demilune table is a semicircular, half-moon table that fits against a wall and is used as a decorative piece.