Crescent
/ˈkrɛs.ənt/noun
A shape resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends.
Did you know?The crescent shape has been used in various cultures as a powerful symbol of renewal and growth, often associated with lunar phases and fertility rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ker-
“to grow, to become, to create.”
Latin
Latin
crescens
“growing, increasing.”
Old French
Old French
crescente
“growing, increasing.”
14th Century
Middle English
cressent
“a shape resembling a crescent, often used in heraldry.”
Modern English
English
crescent
“the shape of the moon during its first or last quarter, symbolizing growth and renewal.”