crescent [crescents](figure of the moon) noun [UK: ˈkresnt] [US: ˈkre.sənt]The Fertile Crescent is considered to be the cradle of civilization. = La Mezzaluna Fertile è considerata la culla della civiltà.
half-moon [half-moons](the moon in its first or last quarter) noun [UK: hɑːf muːn] [US: ˈhæf ˈmuːn]