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half-moon 1. the moon at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated 2. the time at which a half-moon occurs 3. Anatomy a nontechnical name for lunula half-moon [′haf ‚mün] (astronomy) The moon as seen in the first quarter and the last quarter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The hamlet's front was washed by the clear waters of the great river; its body stretched itself rearward up a gentle incline; its most rearward border fringed itself out and scattered its houses about its base line of the hills; the hills rose high, enclosing the town in a half-moon curve, clothed with forests from foot to summit. They saw the ships move forward in a large half-moon, but could not discern me, who was up to my breast in water. As we passed the point the whole cove burst upon our view, a half-moon of white sandy beach upon which broke a huge surf, and which was covered with myriads of seals. |
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