demilunes

/ˈdɛmɪˌlunz/
noun
  1. Plural of demilune; multiple half-moon shapes or crescent-shaped objects.
    • The bakery sold cookies shaped like demilunes for the lunar festival.
    • In the park, the paths formed demilunes around the central fountain.
    • The museum displayed a collection of ancient demilunes made of bronze.
  2. Plural of demilune; multiple small crescent-shaped fortifications.
    • The fortress had two demilunes guarding the eastern wall.
    • Engineers rebuilt the demilunes after the siege.
    • The map showed demilunes positioned at each corner of the castle.
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