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Crescent
/ˈkɹɛ.sənt/
The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
📖 Definitions of "Crescent"
noun
- 1
The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
- 2
Something shaped like a crescent, especially:
- 3
A representation of the symbol used by Islamic caliphates
- 4
A crescent spanner.
verb
- 1
To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent.
- 2
To adorn with crescents.
adjective
- 1
Marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
- 2
Shaped like a crescent.
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