"crescentwise" meaning in All languages combined

See crescentwise on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more crescentwise [comparative], most crescentwise [superlative]
Etymology: From crescent + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|crescent|wise}} crescent + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv}} crescentwise (comparative more crescentwise, superlative most crescentwise)
  1. In the form of a crescent.
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