semilune

/sɛmɪˈluːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A half-moon shape or curve, especially in the shape of the moon when it is less than half full.

“The semilune shape of the crescent moon in the sky was a beautiful sight to behold.”

Synonyms

  • crescent
  • half-moon

Antonyms

  • full moon
  • gibbous moon