moonmilk

noun — 2 senses

moonmilk

noun

Etymology From moon + milk, based on its appearance and the prescientific belief that it originated from the moon. Compare German Mondmilch, Latin lac lunae.

1

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences A white, creamy limestone precipitate found in caves.

2

Alternative Alternative form of moon milk (“flavoured warm milk”).

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