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Half-moon

British pronunciation/hˈɑːfmˈuːn/
American pronunciation/hˈæfmˈuːn/
Half-moon
[NOUN]
1

the moon when only half of its lit surface can be seen from the earth; the period during which this occurs

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half-moon definition and meaning
2

the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail

synonyms : lunula
lunule
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Examples
1. The cookies here are the half-moon variety.
2. Shallots-- sliced to the side, rather than half-moons.
3. The lunars are like the little half-moons.
4. It's that half-moon on your nails.
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