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half-moon
1[haf-moon, hahf-]
noun
the moon when, at either quadrature, half its disk is illuminated.
the phase of the moon at this time.
something having the shape of a half-moon or crescent.
Half Moon
2noun
the ship in which Henry Hudson made his voyage to explore America in 1609.
half-moon
noun
the moon at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated
the time at which a half-moon occurs
something shaped like a half-moon
( as modifier )
half-moon spectacles
anatomy a nontechnical name for lunula
Word History and Origins
Origin of half-moon1
Example Sentences
To this day, when the pool is drained, the hotel retouches the lines, refreshing Hockney’s iconic blue half-moon marks every year or so.
Guests will be able to visit 10 wineries for tastings — some of which are offering additional attractions like an eclipse eve tarot card reading, special slushies and half-moon cookies.
The largest planet in the solar system will dominate the early evening sky on January 18, appearing beside a glowing half-moon.
The barrel is decorated with a sun, a half-moon and a Sinhalese lion, the symbols of the King of Kandy.
The barrel is decorated with the symbols of the King of Kandy: a sun, a half-moon and a Sinhalese lion.
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