new moon
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new moon

noun

Definition of NEW MOON

1
: the moon's phase when it is in conjunction with the sun so that its dark side is toward the earth; also : the thin crescent moon seen shortly after sunset for a few days after the actual occurrence of the new moon phase
2
: the first day of each Jewish month marked by a special liturgy

First Known Use of NEW MOON

before 12th century

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