1
: the moon when half its disk appears illuminated
2
: something shaped like a crescent
3
: the lunule of a fingernail
half-moon
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These little half-moon pastries, coated in crisp breadcrumbs, come with all sorts of fillings—shrimp, cod, and pork are the most common.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Add a pop of color to a simple manicure by creating a half-moon design.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
This half-moon marble clock, white horse statue, and ceramic sculpture are Uma's recommendations to inspire your design refresh.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Fold the pasta over the filling to form half-moon shapes and press the edges together with a fork.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Add a pop of color to a simple manicure by creating a half-moon design.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
This half-moon marble clock, white horse statue, and ceramic sculpture are Uma's recommendations to inspire your design refresh.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Fold the pasta over the filling to form half-moon shapes and press the edges together with a fork.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
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