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half–moon
noun \ˈhaf-ˌmün, ˈhäf-\
: the moon when only half of it can be seen
: something that is shaped like a half-moon
Full Definition of HALF-MOON
1
: the moon when half its disk appears illuminated
2
: something shaped like a crescent
3
: the lunule of a fingernail
— half–moon adjective
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First Known Use of HALF-MOON
15th century
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half–moon
noun \-ˌmün\
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