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moonstruck

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(mo̵̅o̅n′struk′)

adjective

affected mentally in some way, supposedly by the influence of the moon; specif.,

crazed; lunatic; insane
romantically dreamy
dazed or distracted

Also moonstricken

See moonstruck in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Dazed or distracted with romantic sentiment.
Affected by insanity; crazed.

Origin:

Origin: From the belief that the moon caused insanity

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