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(dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon. / Shaped like a crescent.

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crescent

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Source Word

crescent

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkɹɛ.zənt/

dated not-comparable rare

(dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon. / Shaped like a crescent.

Japanese Meaning

三日月形の、三日月のような形状をしている / （月が）増大している、満ち上がる様子、つまり弦月の状態

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The crescent demand for downtown apartments pushed rents higher.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

都心部のアパートに対する需要の増加が家賃を押し上げた。

Sense（1）

(dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.

For nature creſſant does not grovve alone / In thevvs and bulkes, but as this temple vvaxes, / The invvard ſervice of the minde and ſoule / Grovves vvide vvithal, […]

For a human being's vital functions, increasing, do not grow alone / In physical development and bulk, but as this "temple" [i.e., the body] waxes, / The inward operation of the mind and soul / Grows wide with them.

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Sense（2）

Shaped like a crescent.

Astarte, queen of heaven, with crescent horns.

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