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