"in complement" meaning in English

See in complement in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} in complement
  1. (heraldry, of a moon) Full and fully illuminated. Categories (topical): Heraldry
    Sense id: en-in_complement-en-phrase-tEC8fLX4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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