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waxing moon

Definition

A waxing moon is a moon that is getting bigger. It starts out as a thin crescent and gets rounder and rounder until it is full. The waxing moon happens after the new moon.

How can the word be used?

The waxing moon is a beautiful sight.

waxing moon

Different forms of the word

Noun: the moon in its increasing illuminated phase, from new moon to full moon.

Verb: to increase in illuminated phase, from new moon to full moon.

Etymology

The word "waxing moon" comes from the combination of the words "wax" and "moon".

The word "wax" comes from the Old English word "weaxan", which means "to grow".

The word "moon" comes from the Old English word "mōna", which also means "moon".

The first recorded use of the word "waxing moon" was in the 14th century.

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