crescent

mezzaluna, falce

Forma curva e sottile con estremità appuntite, come la luna quando se ne vede solo una piccola parte.

In inglese semplice: A thin curved shape with pointed ends, like the moon when only a small part is visible.

• The moon was a thin crescent.
• She cut the dough into crescents.
• A silver crescent appeared above the trees.

Espressioni comuni: crescent moon, thin crescent, silver crescent

mezzaluna

Forma di luna ricurva usata come simbolo dell’islam.

In inglese semplice: A curved moon shape used as a symbol of Islam.

• The flag shows a star and crescent.
• A golden crescent stood on top of the mosque.
• The crescent is widely associated with Islam.

Espressioni comuni: star and crescent, red crescent, crescent symbol