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crescent Definition


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crescent
noun
    1. The curved shape of the Moon during its first or last quarter, when it appears less than half illuminated.
    2. Something similar in shape to this, eg a semicircular row of houses.
    (chiefly Brit)
    3. Used in names: a street of houses arranged in a crescent shape.
      Form: Crescent (often)
    4a. The emblem of Turkey or the Muslim faith;
      Form: the Crescent (often)
    4b. The Turkish or Muslim power.
      Form: the Crescent (often)
Etymology: 14c: from Latin crescere to grow.



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