half-moon

noun

ˈhaf-ˌmün How to pronounce half-moon (audio)
ˈhäf-
1
: the moon when half its disk appears illuminated
2
: something shaped like a crescent
3
: the lunule of a fingernail
half-moon adjective

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Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to become misshapen half-moons that get stuck inside blood vessels, which can restrict blood flow and cause what are known as pain crises. Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024 Employ your chef’s knife again to slice the squash into 1-inch wide half-moons or wedges. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024 Options are plentiful, from solid grey melange, navy, cream, and black to whimsical designs, like a half-moon print and holiday gift motifs. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024 Geometric half-moon feet give the classic shape a thoughtful finish. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for half-moon 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of half-moon was in the 15th century

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“Half-moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-moon. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

half-moon

noun
-ˌmün
: the moon when half its disk appears lighted

Medical Definition

half-moon

noun

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