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noun
A visual phenomenon when a crescent moon tilts so its "horns" point upward, resembling a bowl or a smile.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: Cheshire moon, horned moon
Antonyms: none provided
History
wet + moon. In some cultures, when the moon sits perfectly flat, it is "holding" water. As the year progresses and the crescent rotates, it is said to "pour out" its water (creating rain), leaving a "dry moon."
