Définitions
1.NounThe figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
2.NounSomething shaped like a crescent, especially:
A curved pastry."The Turkish flag features a white star and crescent on red base."
3.NounA curved pastry.
4.NounA curved street, often presenting a continuous façade, as of row houses.
5.NounA representation of a crescent, used as a symbol of Islam."The Turkish flag features a white star and crescent on red base."
6.NounThe emblem of the waxing 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.
7.NounA crescent spanner.
8.NounAny of three orders of knighthood conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services.
9.NounA crescentspot butterfly.
10.Adjectivemarked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
11.AdjectiveShaped like a crescent.
12.VerbTo form a crescent shape
13.VerbTo decorate with crescents.