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crescent

/krɛsənt/ noun · British & US
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What does crescent mean?

noun

A shape that is curved like the new moon, or a region of land that is shaped like this. A crescent is also a symbol often used to represent the moon or Islam.

Example

"The crescent moon hung low in the evening sky."

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