Definition of crescent

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Crescent (n.) The increasing moon; the moon in her first quarter, or when defined by a concave and a convex edge; also, applied improperly to the old or decreasing moon in a like state..

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Crescent :: Crescent (n.) The ancient symbol of Byzantium or Constantinople.
Supercretaceous :: Supercrescent (a.) Growing on some other growing thing.
Increscent :: Increscent (a.) Increasing; growing; augmenting; swelling; enlarging.
Pelta :: Pelta (n.) A small shield, especially one of an approximately elliptic form, or crescent-shaped..
Crescent :: Crescent (n.) The emblem of the increasing moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; -- often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants..
Increscent :: Increscent (a.) Increasing; on the increase; -- said of the moon represented as the new moon, with the points turned toward the dexter side..
Porbeagle :: Porbeagle (n.) A species of shark (Lamna cornubica), about eight feet long, having a pointed nose and a crescent-shaped tail; -- called also mackerel shark..
Lune :: Lune (n.) A figure in the form of a crescent, bounded by two intersecting arcs of circles..
Falcated :: Falcated (a.) Hooked or bent like a sickle; as, a falcate leaf; a falcate claw; -- said also of the moon, or a planet, when horned or crescent-formed..
Moonwort :: Moonwort (n.) Any fern of the genus Botrychium, esp. B. Lunaria; -- so named from the crescent-shaped segments of its frond..
Tharos :: Tharos (n.) A small American butterfly (Phycoides tharos) having the upper surface of the wings variegated with orange and black, the outer margins black with small white crescents; -- called also pearl crescent..
Bicrescentic :: Bicrescentic (a.) Having the form of a double crescent.
Crescent :: Crescent (v. t.) To adorn with crescents.
Excrescent :: Excrescent (a.) Growing out in an abnormal or morbid manner or as a superfluity.
Cusp :: Cusp (n.) The point or horn of the crescent moon or other crescent-shaped luminary.
Crescent :: Crescent (n.) A representation of the increasing moon, often used as an emblem or badge.
Phaeton :: Phaeton (n.) A handsome American butterfly (Euphydryas, / Melitaea, Phaeton). The upper side of the wings is black, with orange-red spots and marginal crescents, and several rows of cream-colored spots; -- called also Baltimore..
Lunated :: Lunated (a.) Crescent-shaped; as, a lunate leaf; a lunate beak; a lunated cross..
Moony :: Moony (a.) Furnished with a moon; bearing a crescent.
Equicrescent :: Equicrescent (a.) Increasing by equal increments; as, an equicrescent variable..
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