Synonyms for semilunar

Most common

crescent · crescent-shaped · lunate · lunar

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Shaped like a half-moon; crescent-shaped.

Related words

Phrases

semilunar bone semilunar notch semilunar ganglion

Example sentences

• crescent The French croissant is a crescent-shaped pastry.
• lunar The lunar month is shorter than the calendar month.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

lunar²

6 letters

lunate

8 letters

crescent²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (lunar² = 2 syllables).