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1. astronomy
Another spelling of Moon
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2. Moon's shape as seen from Earth: a form or view of the Moon phase at a point in the lunar cycle. Since it shines only by reflected sunlight, the phases of the Moon depend on its position in relation to the Earth and the Sun.
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3. moonlight: the light given out by the Moon
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4. symbolic representation of Moon: a simple or stylized representation of the Moon, usually in the form of a circle or crescent
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5. astronomy natural satellite of planet: a natural satellite revolving around a planet. Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune each have more than one moon.
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6. period of time: a month, either as a rough estimate of time or as the time it takes for the Moon to complete its cycle around Earth
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archaic or literary
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verb (past and past participle mooned, present participle moon·ing, 3rd person present singular moons) |
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1. intransitive verb wander aimlessly: to wander around in a dreamy or listless state, unable to concentrate on anything
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2. intransitive verb yearn for loved one: to be stricken with longing for an absent loved one, and rendered dreamy or listless as a result
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literary or humorous
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3. transitive and intransitive verb expose buttocks to somebody: to bend over and deliberately expose the bare buttocks to somebody, either as a rude joke or as an act of defiance and disrespect
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informal
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| [ Old English mōna< Germanic] |
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  moon·less adjective |
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over the moon delighted
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