moonstruck

English

adj
Definitions
  • (obsolete) Crazy or insane when affected by the phases of the Moon.
  • (by extension) Showing irrational behaviour, especially of a romantic or sentimental nature.
  • (obsolete) Made sick, or (like fishes) unsuitable for food, by the supposed influence of the Moon.

Etymology

Compound from English moon + English struck.

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English

struck

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