cres·cent
 crescent
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- pronunciation:
- kre
s
nt
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the shape of the moon when it looks to us like a narrow arc. The moon appears as a crescent in its first and last quarters.
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| definition 2: |
any shape, sign, or object that looks like a crescent moon.
The wizard's hat was decorated with crescents and stars.
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| related words: |
arc |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
shaped like the moon in its first or last quarter.
The host served crescent rolls with dinner. |
The word crescent
contains the following part:
-escent
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means
becoming; beginning to
Example words: