demi-lune

Definitions of demi-lune
  1. noun
    the time at which the Moon is at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated
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    types:
    premier quartier
    the first fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the Earth
    dernier quartier
    the last fourth of the Moon's period of revolution around the Earth
    type of:
    phase de la Lune
    a time when the Moon presents a particular recurring appearance
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