dark moon

noun

The last visible crescent of a waning moon.

Meanings

noundark moon (plural dark moons)

plural dark moons

  1. astronomyThe last visible crescent of a waning moon.

    Synonyms: smuggler's moon

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe last visible crescent of a waning moon.

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