lunisolar period

[LUNISOLAR-YEAR.] lunisolar-prece ion, s. Astron.: That part of the prece ion of the equinoxes which depends on the joint action of the sun and moon. lunisolar-year, lunisolar-period, s . Astron.: A period found by multiplying the cycle of the sun by that of the moon. It = 532 years. When it returns, the eclipses return again in the same order. lû-ni-stiçe, s . [Lat. luna =the moon, and sto (pa. t. stet i )=to stand.] Astron.: The farthest point of the moon's northing and southing on her monthly revolution about the earth. lû-ni-tid-al, adj. [Lat. luna =the moon, and Eng, tidal (g.v.).) Relating to tidal motions dependent on the moon. IMG:content-0777.png:[blocks in formation] A. As subst .: One of the most ancient of the Roman festivals, celebrated in February of every year in honor of Lupercus or Pan. B. As adj .: Of or pertaining to the Lupercalia. Lu-per-cal-i-an, a. [LUPERCAL.] Of or per taining to the Lupercalia.