moonbeam

== English == === Alternative forms === moon beam moon-beam (archaic) === Etymology === Compound of moon +‎ beam. === Pronunciation === (US) enPR: mo͞on'bēm, IPA(key): /ˈmun.bim/ === Noun === moonbeam (plural moonbeams) A ray or shaft of moonlight. Hypernyms: beam, ray, shaft Holonym: moonlight Coordinate terms: sunbeam, starbeam Any of various Australasian lycaenid butterflies of the genus Philiris. Hypernyms: lycaenid < butterfly < insect < invertebrate < animal < creature Coordinate term: sunbeam Someone who tends to be dreamy and prone to unrealistic romanticism. A goal or aspiration that appears attractive but is ultimately insubstantial. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References ===