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waxing moon — the moon at any time after new moon and before full moon, so called because its illuminated area is increasing. Cf. waning moon. See diag. under moon. [1660 70] * * * waxing moon, the moon between the new moon and full moon … Useful english dictionary
waxing moon — the moon at any time after new moon and before full moon, so called because its illuminated area is increasing. Cf. waning moon. See diag. under moon. [1660 70] * * * … Universalium
waxing moon — /ˌwæksɪŋ ˈmun/ (say .waksing moohn) noun → moon (def. 2e) …
Waxing (Moon) — The phases of the Moon going from non existent to full. See Waning … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
Waxing (disambiguation) — Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal, which removes the hair from the root, including: *Bikini waxing *Male genital waxingWaxing may also refer to:*Waxing, any method of applying wax to a surface as a lubricant **Ski wax **Surfboard wax… … Wikipedia
Moon Knight — Cover art for Moon Knight (vol. 4) #1. Art by David Finch and Frank D Armata. Publication information Publisher … Wikipedia
moon — Synonyms and related words: April showers, Artemis, Ashtoreth, Astarte, Cynthia, Diana, Hecate, Hekate, Luna, Phoebe, Proteus, Selene, abundant year, academic year, annum, artificial satellite, be absent, bissextile year, bum around, calendar… … Moby Thesaurus
moon — The waxing moon was long thought to promote healthy growth; this was the time to plant seeds, cut one s hair (so that it would grow back thickly), or undertake new business; animals and children begotten or born with the waxing or full moon… … A Dictionary of English folklore
waxing — I noun 1. the application of wax to a surface (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: ↑wax • Hypernyms: ↑application, ↑coating, ↑covering 2. a gradual increase in magnitude or extent … Useful english dictionary
moon — mooner, n. moonless, adj. /moohn/, n. 1. the earth s natural satellite, orbiting the earth at a mean distance of 238,857 miles (384,393 km) and having a diameter of 2160 miles (3476 km). 2. this body during a particular lunar month, or during a… … Universalium
