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crescent

The correct spelling is crescent.

How to pronounce crescent

/ˈkɹɛ.sənt/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/

Say it like: Cre-sse-nt

The correct spelling is crescent. The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
  2. 2.Something shaped like a crescent, especially:
  3. 3.A representation of the symbol used by Islamic caliphates
  4. 4.A crescent spanner.
  5. 5.Any of three orders of knighthood conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services.

verb

  1. 1.To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent.
  2. 2.To adorn with crescents.

adjective

  1. 1.Marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
  2. 2.Shaped like a crescent.

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