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crescent in Malay

bulan sabit

/ˈkɹɛz.ənt/US/ˈkɹɛs.ənt/

crescent in Malay: bulan sabit. In English, crescent means 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.

Malay words for crescent

figure of the moon
bulan sabit

English meaning of crescent

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun A curved pastry.
  3. noun A curved street, often presenting a continuous façade, as of row houses.
  4. noun A representation of a crescent, used as a symbol of Islam.

Full definition of crescent

crescent in a sentence

  • The Turkish flag features a white star and crescent on red base.

Synonyms of crescent

crescent in other languages

Questions about crescent in Malay

What is the meaning of crescent in Malay?
Crescent in Malay is bulan sabit.
Apakah maksud crescent dalam bahasa Melayu?
Crescent: bulan sabit.
What does crescent mean in English?
Crescent means 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.

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