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- [dem-i-loon]
- /ˈdɛm ɪˌlun/
- /ˈde.mɪ.ljuːn/
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- [dem-i-loon]
- /ˈdɛm ɪˌlun/
Definitions of demilune word
- noun demilune an outwork in front of a fort, shaped like a crescent moon 3
- noun demilune a crescent-shaped object or formation; half-moon 3
- noun demilune a crescent. 1
- noun demilune Fortification. an outwork resembling a bastion with a crescent-shaped gorge. 1
- noun demilune a crescent or half-moon shape, as of the top of a piece of furniture. 1
- adjective demilune shaped like a crescent. 1
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Origin of demilune
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < French: half moon. See demi-, lune1
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Parts of speech for Demilune
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demilune popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
demilune usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demilune
noun demilune
- curve — A curve is a smooth, gradually bending line, for example part of the edge of a circle.
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
- meniscus — a crescent or a crescent-shaped body.
- sickle — an implement for cutting grain, grass, etc., consisting of a curved, hooklike blade mounted in a short handle.
- half-moon — the ship in which Henry Hudson made his voyage to explore America in 1609.
Top questions with demilune
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