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moons

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈmunz// UK //mˈuːnz// moons
SIMPLE

Jupiter has many moons orbiting it.

CONTEXTUAL

Astronomers discovered two new moons orbiting the distant planet during their latest observation mission.

COMPLEX

The gravitational pull exerted by various moons can create complex tidal patterns on their host planets, provided those planets possess liquid oceans.

Usage

Usually countable; when referring to Earth's specific satellite, it is often capitalised as 'the Moon'.

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