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