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lunar cycle

lu·nar cy·cle (plural lu·nar cy·cles)


noun 
Definition:
 
Moon's cycle as basis of calendar: a means of establishing a calendar that is based on the cycles of the Moon. The Muslim calendar is based on the lunar cycle. It requires constant revision or intercalation, which the solar calendar does not.

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