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1. (n.) half-moon
the moon when, at either quadrature, half its disk is illuminated.
2. half-moon
the phase of the moon at this time.
3. half-moon
something having the shape of a half-moon or crescent.
Etymology: (1375–1425)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) half-moon, lunula, lunule
the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
2. (noun) half-moon
the time at which the Moon is at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Half-moon
the moon at the quarters, when half its disk appears illuminated
2. (noun) Half-moon
the shape of a half-moon; a crescent
3. (noun) Half-moon
an outwork composed of two faces, forming a salient angle whose gorge resembles a half-moon; -- now called a ravelin
4. (noun) Half-moon
a marine, sparoid, food fish of California (Caesiosoma Californiense). The body is ovate, blackish above, blue or gray below. Called also medialuna
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