"buck moon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: buck moons [plural]
Etymology: So called because the new antlers of a buck emerge around this time of year. Head templates: {{en-noun}} buck moon (plural buck moons)
  1. A full moon occurring in July.
    Sense id: en-buck_moon-en-noun-IK5c5rMn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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