Crescented

/ˈkrɛsəntɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having a crescent shape; shaped like a crescent moon; marked or decorated with crescents.

Etymology

From 'crescent' (a moon-shaped form) plus the adjective suffix '-ed,' indicating having the quality or form of a crescent.

Kelly Says

Many Islamic flags and symbols feature crescented imagery—the crescent moon became associated with Islamic nations historically because moon sightings (particularly for Ramadan) were crucial to Islamic calendars, making the crescent a natural religious symbol.

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