demilune

/dɛmɪluːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a half-moon shaped piece of furniture, typically a shelf or a console table.

“The demilune in the entrance hall was designed by a renowned architect.”

2. noun

a half-moon shaped indentation or recess, especially in a wall or in an architectural feature.

“The demilune in the palace wall was carved with intricate stone patterns.”

Synonyms

  • console
  • shelf

Antonyms

  • full moon