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 .
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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 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012