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Decrescent

//dɪˈkɹɛsənt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Becoming gradually less; diminishing.
  2. 2
    Waning.

    "a decrescent moon"

Noun
  1. 1
    A crescent oriented with horns turned to sinister (pointing to the viewer's right).

Etymology

Etymology 1

From decressant, from Anglo-Norman [Term?], present participle of decreistre (“to decrease”).

Etymology 2

From decressant, from Anglo-Norman [Term?], present participle of decreistre (“to decrease”).

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