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waxing moon

noun

the moon at any time after new moon and before full moon, so called because its illuminated area is increasing.

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Nearby words

  1. waxed paper,
  2. waxen,
  3. waxer,
  4. waxeye,
  5. waxing,
  6. waxleaf privet,
  7. waxplant,
  8. waxwing,
  9. waxwork,
  10. waxworks
Compare waning moon.

Origin of waxing moon

First recorded in 1660–70
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