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new moon
noun
: the moon when it is completely dark
Full Definition of NEW MOON
1
: the moon's phase when it is in conjunction with the sun so that its dark side is toward the earth; also : the thin crescent moon seen shortly after sunset for a few days after the actual occurrence of the new moon phase
2
: the first day of each Jewish month marked by a special liturgy
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First Known Use of NEW MOON
before 12th century
Rhymes with NEW MOON
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NEW MOON Defined for Kids
new moon
noun
Definition of NEW MOON for Kids
1
: the moon's phase when its dark side is toward the earth
2
: the thin curved outline of the moon seen shortly after sunset for a few days after the new moon
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