"moonwake" meaning in All languages combined

See moonwake on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From moon + wake. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|moon|wake}} moon + wake Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} moonwake (plural not attested)
  1. The reflection of moonlight on a body of water. Tags: no-plural Synonyms: moonglade
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