interlunation

[ in-ter-loo-ney-shuh n ]
/ ˌɪn tər lʊˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

the interlunar period.

Origin of interlunation

First recorded in 1805–15; inter- + lunation

British Dictionary definitions for interlunation

interlunation
/ (ˌɪntəlʊˈneɪʃən) /

noun

the period between the old and new moons during which the moon is invisible See new moon

Derived forms of interlunation

interlunar, adjective