half–moon 
/ˈhæfˌmu:n, Brit ˈhɑ:fˌmu:n/ noun plural half–moons
1 [
singular]
: the moon when only half of it can be seen —
compare full moon, new moon
2 [
count]
: something that is shaped like a half-moon
▪ The pattern consists of circles and half-moons. ▪ half-moon earrings [=earrings that are shaped like half-moons] 
