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demilune

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛmɪluːn/

Definition of demilune

noun

  • a crescent or half-circle, or a thing of this shape: [as modifier]:demilune shutters

Origin:

early 18th century: from French demi-lune, literally 'half-moon'

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