"moonglade" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moonglades [plural]
Etymology: From moon + glade. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|moon|glade}} moon + glade Head templates: {{en-noun}} moonglade (plural moonglades)
  1. (poetic, rare) The bright reflection of moonlight on a body of water. Tags: poetic, rare Synonyms: moonwake Related terms: sunglade
    Sense id: en-moonglade-en-noun-oHpX7qYY

Inflected forms

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