lunaires

Lunaires is a term used in various contexts to denote things related to the Moon. It is not a single formal concept with a fixed definition, and its precise meaning depends on the domain in which it appears. In English-language usage, lunary or lunar are more common, and lunaries may appear as a loanword or as a title-shaped or pluralized form in certain texts.

Etymology and usage. The word derives from the Latin luna (Moon) and the suffix -aire, with lunaires functioning as an adjective or noun in French and in some English borrowings. Because it is not a standard term in contemporary science, its meanings are largely dictated by the surrounding text.

In scientific and historical contexts. In historical or literary works, lunaries may be used to refer to lunar maps, calendars based on the Moon, or other Moon-related materials. The term is uncommon in modern astrophysics or planetary science, where more precise terms such as lunar, selenic, or selenography are preferred.

In culture and media. Lunaires can appear as a proper noun in fiction, music, or games, used to evoke moon imagery or as the name of a place, faction, or work. When used this way, the term functions as a stylistic choice rather than a defined scientific category.

See also. Related concepts include lunar, lunation, selenography, and Moon. The term lunaires remains relatively obscure outside of specific historical, literary, or fictional uses.