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Moon Child

British  

noun

  1. a euphemistic name for Cancer

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She was excited for “everything,” especially the chance her favorite song, “Moon Child.”

From Los Angeles Times

In “Full Wolf Moon,” Child uses cutting-edge science and the beautiful Adirondacks landscape to tell a quick and tense story.

From Washington Times

You are the first moon child who has ever come back.

From Project Gutenberg

Betty, Betty," he said, "you're crying for the moon, child.

From Project Gutenberg