superlunar, superlunary

[Pref. super-, and English lunar, lunary (q. v.).] Being above the moon. (Opposed to sublunary (q. v.). "The head that turns at superlunar things, Poised with a tail, may steer on Wilkins' wings." Pope: Dunciad, iv. 451. sü-per-me-di-al, adj . [Pref, super- , and Eng. medial (q. v.).] Lying or being above the middle. sü-per-mol-e-cûle, s. [Pref. super- , and Eng. molecule (q. v.).] A compounded molecule, or combination of two molecules of different substances. mundane.(q.v.).] Being above or superior to the sü-per-mun-dāne, a. [Pref. super-, and Eng. world. "The supermundane and the mundane gods; the eter supernumerary single drop. This would stand like a pearl on the nail without running off, which it would do if too much of the liquor were left. "Bacchus, the god of brewed wine and sugar, grand patron of rob-pots, upsy-freesy tipplers and supernacu lum takers, head warden of Vintners' Hall, ale-conner."Mas singer: Virgin Martyr , ii. 1. B. As adv.: A kind of mock Latin term intended to mean "upon the nail," used formerly by topers. ( Nares .)