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mezzaluna — meaning in English

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English meaning

crescent noun The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.

Senses

mezzaluna is used for these senses in English:

crescent 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 A crescent-shaped steel blade attached to a wooden handle, used to chop food.

crescent — full definition

noun The curved shape of the moon when it is partly illuminated, narrowing to points at each end.
noun Anything with this curved shape, including a curved pastry or a curved street of houses.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

crescente falce cornetto