Definition of Half-moon

1. Noun. The crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail.

Exact synonyms: Lunula, Lunule
Generic synonyms: Area, Region
Group relationships: Nail

2. Noun. The time at which the Moon is at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated.
Group relationships: Month
Generic synonyms: Phase Of The Moon
Specialized synonyms: First Quarter, Last Quarter

Definition of Half-moon

1. Noun. the moon, in its first or last quarter, when only half the face is illuminated ¹

2. Noun. anything shaped like a crescent, especially the base of a fingernail ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Half-moon

1. 1. The moon at the quarters, when half its disk appears illuminated. 2. The shape of a half-moon; a crescent. "See how in warlike muster they appear, In rhombs, and wedges, and half-moons, and wings." (Milton) 3. An outwork composed of two faces, forming a salient angle whose gorge resembles a half-moon; now called a ravelin. 4. A marine, sparoid, food fish of California (Caesiosoma Californiense). The body is ovate, blackish above, blue or gray below. Synonym: medialuna. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Half-moon

half-integer
half-integers
half-intensity
half-jacket
half-length
half-life
half-light
half-line
half-lives
half-long vowel
half-mast
half-measure
half-metal
half-metallic
half-monthly
half-moon (current term)
half-moons
half-naked
half-nephew
half-niece
half-noble
half-nobles
half-open
half-open interval
half-past
half-pay
half-pint
half-pints
half-pipe
half-pipes

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