crescents in English

noun
1
the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon.
The moon waxes from new to sickle, crescent , half-full and disk, and wanes back again as the relative positions of sun and moon change.
2
a thing that has has the shape of a single curve, especially one that is broad in the center and tapers to a point at each end.
a three-mile crescent of golden sand
synonyms:half-moonsickle-shapelunulalunettearccurvebow
3
a moth or butterfly that bears crescent-shaped markings on the wings, in particular.
Now, 10 years later, the trees are growing strong, welcome news to the pearl crescent butterfly.
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1. Indicators of disease Chronicity include the total percentage of global glomerulosclerosis, fibrous crescents, tubular atrophy, and interstitial fibrosis

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3. Even unenthusiastic vegetable eaters will be won over by the caramelized rounds of giant onion and crescents of bright orange sweet potato.

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