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crescent in Italian

crescent in Italian is crescente, mezzaluna, falce — crescent means the curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

crescent in Italian

crescente
adj
(dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
crescente
noun
The 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.
mezzaluna
noun
The 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.
falce
noun
The 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.
cornetto
noun
A curved pastry.

What does "crescent" mean?

  1. noun The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
    "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour."
  2. noun Anything with this curved shape, including a curved pastry or a curved street of houses.
    "They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast."

crescent in a sentence

  • A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour.
  • They had croissants — literally "crescents" — for breakfast.
  • The family lived on a quiet crescent lined with oak trees.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "crescent" in Italian?

"crescent" in Italian is crescente, mezzaluna, falce. crescent means: The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

How do you use "crescent" in a sentence?

Example: "A thin crescent moon hung over the harbour." In Italian, "crescent" is crescente, mezzaluna, falce.

Are there other ways to say "crescent" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "crescent": crescente, mezzaluna, falce, cornetto.

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