cres·cent 
/ˈkrɛsn̩t/ noun
plural cres·cents /ˈkrɛsn̩t/ noun 1 [singular] : the shape of the visible part of the moon when it is less than half full
▪ the crescent moon 2 [count] : a shape that is curved, wide at its center, and pointed at its two ends like a crescent moon ◊The crescent is used as a symbol of Islam. — see also red crescent
▪ the crescent moon
