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harvest moon

noun

: the full moon in autumn

Full Definition of HARVEST MOON

:  the full moon nearest the time of the September equinox
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First Known Use of HARVEST MOON

1706

Rhymes with HARVEST MOON

afternoon, apolune, barracoon, Brigadoon, call the tune, Cameroon, dessertspoon, greasy spoon, honeymoon, importune, macaroon, octoroon, opportune, pantaloon, perilune, picaroon, picayune, rigadoon, saskatoon, Saskatoon, silver spoon, tablespoon

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