Phrase guide

old moon

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The phase of the moon when it is waning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

The moon when it is waning.

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History

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English olde mone.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: alakuu — the phase of moon when it is waning; the moon when it is waning
  • German: Altmond — the phase of moon when it is waning; the moon when it is waning
  • Italian: fase di luna calante — the phase of moon when it is waning; the moon when it is waning
  • Russian: убывающая луна́ (ubyvajuščaja luná) — the phase of moon when it is waning; the moon when it is waning
  • Russian: луна́ на исходе (luná na isxode) — the phase of moon when it is waning; the moon when it is waning
  • Russian: старая луна́ (staraja luná) — the phase of moon when it is waning; the moon when it is waning
  • Spanish: luna menguante — the phase of moon when it is waning; the moon when it is waning