As adjectives the difference between gibbous and crescent
is that
gibbous is characterized by convexity; protuberant while
crescent is marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
As a noun crescent is
the figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
As a verb crescent is
to form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent.
gibbous English
Adjective
( en adjective)
Characterized by convexity; protuberant.
*1886 , Thomas Hardy, The Mayor of Casterbridge ,
*:In fact, what these gibbous human shapes specially represented was ready money—money insistently ready [...]
(astronomy) Phase of moon or planet between first quarter and full or between full and last quarter.
Humpbacked.
*1697 , Dryden, Aeneid ,
*:A pointed flinty rock, all bare and black,
*:Grew gibbous from behind the mountain's back;
Derived terms
* gibbous moon
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crescent English
Noun
( en noun)
The figure of the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.
Something shaped like a crescent, especially:
# A curved pastry.
# A curved street, often presenting a continuous façade, as of row houses.
(Islam) A representation of the symbol used by Islamic caliphates
(NZ) A crescent spanner.
(historical) Any of three orders of knighthood conferred upon foreigners to whom Turkey might be indebted for valuable services.
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(heraldiccharge) 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.
A crescentspot butterfly.
Derived terms
* crescent roll
* Fertile Crescent
Adjective
( -)
(dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.
* Tennyson
- O, I see the crescent promise of my spirit hath not set.
Shaped like a crescent.
* Milton
- Astarte, queen of heaven, with crescent horns.
Verb
( en verb)
To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent.
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To adorn with crescents.
( Webster 1913)
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