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Definition of crescent - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
astronomymoon shape during first or last quarters
- The crescent was visible in the night sky.
2.
pastriesUS curved pastry often eaten for breakfastUS
- She enjoyed a warm crescent with her coffee.
3.
architectureUK curved street often lined with similar housesUK
- They live on a quiet crescent in the suburbs.
4.
symbolslunar-shaped emblem representing Islam and Muslim communities
- The flag displayed a crescent and star.
5.
heraldryRare UK heraldic emblem for a second sonRare UK
- The family's coat of arms included a crescent.
Adjective
shapecurved, moonlike in shape, thinner at the ends
- The crescent blade glinted in the moonlight.
Images of crescent
moon shape during first or last quarters 
curved pastry often eaten for breakfast 
heraldic emblem for a second son
Expressions with crescent
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object shaped like a curved, tapering lunar arc
She wore a necklace with a crescent moon pendant.
crescent-shaped flaky bread roll often called croissant in North America
I had a crescent roll with my breakfast.
adjustable tool for gripping and turning nuts or bolts
He tightened the bolt using a crescent wrench..
curved with pointed ends like a crescent
The crescent-shaped bay was perfect for sailing.
pastry shaped like a crescent and containing almonds
The bakery sells a delicious almond crescent.
small bird with a curved beak found in Australia
The crescent honeyeater is often seen in eucalyptus forests.
Origin of crescent
Latin, crescere (to grow)
Terms with crescent included in their meaning
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geometry
curved into a crescent shape
cooking
cookie made with ground almonds, often crescent-shaped
food
flaky crescent-shaped pastry often eaten for breakfast
shape
crescent-shaped figure or object
geography
crescent-shaped lake formed from a cut-off river meander
crescent moon
crescent-shaped moon visible in the sky
spice
small crescent-shaped seed used as spice
cooking
small, crescent-shaped seeds used as spice
medical
deform red blood cells into crescent shape
medical
red blood cells become crescent-shaped
medical
crescent-shaped area at the base of fingernail
disorder
red blood cell with abnormal hemoglobin and crescent shape
food
crescent-shaped dessert pastry often filled with cream
crescent shape
crescent moon or crescent-shaped object
nature
crescent-shaped sand dune formed by wind
geography
crescent-shaped sand dune formed by wind
abr: crescent
shape like a thin curved moon
shape
shaped like a sickle or crescent
medical
crescent-shaped fold of peritoneum attaching liver to diaphragm and anterior abdominal wall
zoology
crescent-shaped colored patch on a bird's neck
food
japanese dumpling with minced filling, usually crescent-shaped and pan-fried
fashion
crescent-shaped handbag with a long strap
crescent shape
shaped like a crescent moon
medical
crescent-shaped bone in the wrist
Examples of crescent in a sentence
The artist painted a crescent in the sky. He bought a crescent from the bakery for breakfast. The crescent was flaky and buttery, perfect for the morning. The crescent was bustling with activity. A new crescent was developed downtown. The crescent is a powerful religious symbol.
Many Islamic nations feature a crescent on their flags. A crescent was prominently displayed on the shield. The knight bore a crescent on his armor. The crescent windows added charm to the house. She wore a crescent necklace that sparkled.
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- French:croissant, en croissant, ...
- German:Mondsichel, sichelförmig, ...
- Italian:mezzaluna, a mezzaluna, ...
- Spanish:luna creciente, semicircular, ...
- Portuguese:crescente, semilunar, ...
- Chinese:弯月, 新月形的, ...
- Japanese:三日月, 三日月形の, ...
- Arabic:هِلال, هِلَالِي, ...
- Hebrew:סַהַר, סַהֲרוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:полумесяц, серповидный, ...
- Ukrainian:півмісяць, півмісяцевий, ...
- Hindi:अर्धचंद्र, चंद्राकार, ...
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