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Crescent

A crescent shape (, British English also ) is a symbol or emblem used to represent the lunar phase in the first quarter (the "sickle moon"), or by extension a symbol representing the Moon itself. In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is often shown wearing a crescent moon on his head symbolising that the lord is the master of time and is himself timeless.

Croissant

A croissant (UK: , US: , French: [kʁwasɑ̃] (listen)) is a buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry of Austrian origin, but mostly associated with France. Croissants are named for its historical crescent shape and, like other viennoiserie, are made of a layered yeast-leavened dough.

Crescent

The curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon
The moon was a slender crescent

Croissant

A French crescent-shaped roll made of sweet flaky yeast dough, eaten for breakfast.

Crescent

A thing which has the shape of a single curve that is broad in the centre and tapers to a point at each end
A three-mile crescent of golden sand
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Croissant

A rich, crescent-shaped roll of leavened dough or puff pastry.

Crescent

A moth or butterfly with crescent-shaped markings on the wings.

Croissant

A flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent.

Crescent

Having the shape of a crescent
A crescent moon

Croissant

Very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll
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Crescent

Growing, increasing, or developing.

Crescent

The figure of the moon as it appears before its first quarter phase or after its third quarter phase, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.

Crescent

A curved street.

Crescent

A curved block of buildings, especially row houses, forming a continuous facade.

Crescent

A curved pastry.

Crescent

Crescent-shaped.

Crescent

Waxing, as the moon approaching its first quarter phase; increasing.

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.

Crescent

Something shaped like a crescent, especially:

Crescent

A curved pastry.

Crescent

A curved street, often presenting a continuous façade, as of row houses.

Crescent

(Islam) A representation of crescent used as a symbol of Islam.
Turkish flag features a white star and crescent on red base.

Crescent

(NZ) A crescent spanner.

Crescent

(historical) Any of three orders of knighthood conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services.

Crescent

(heraldry) The emblem of the waxing Moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants.

Crescent

A crescentspot butterfly.

Crescent

Marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.

Crescent

Shaped like a crescent.

Crescent

(transitive) To form a crescent shape

Crescent

(transitive) To decorate with crescents.

Crescent

The increasing moon; the moon in her first quarter, or when defined by a concave and a convex edge; also, applied improperly to the old or decreasing moon in a like state.

Crescent

Anything having the shape of a crescent or new moon.

Crescent

A representation of the increasing moon, often used as an emblem or badge
The cross of our faith is replanted,The pale, dying crescent is daunted.

Crescent

Any one of three orders of knighthood; the first instituted by Charles I., king of Naples and Sicily, in 1268; the second by René of Anjou, in 1448; and the third by the Sultan Selim III., in 1801, to be conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services.

Crescent

The emblem of the increasing moon with horns directed upward, when used in a coat of arms; - often used as a mark of cadency to distinguish a second son and his descendants.

Crescent

Shaped like a crescent.
Astarte, queen of heaven, with crescent horns.

Crescent

Increasing; growing.
O, I see the crescent promise of my spirit hath not set.

Crescent

To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent.

Crescent

To adorn with crescents.

Crescent

Any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

Crescent

Resembling the new moon in shape

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