Demilune

Translation of "demilune" into Russian

Noun

/ˌdɛmɪˈluːn/

/ˌdɛmɪˈlun/

demilune

demilunes pl

The demilune shape of the window added a unique architectural element to the building.

Форма окна в виде полумесяца добавила уникальный архитектурный элемент зданию.

Additional translations

Noun

/ˌdɛmɪˈluːn/

/ˌdɛmɪˈlun/

A crescent or half-moon shape.

The demilune of the new moon was visible in the evening sky.

A semicircular or crescent-shaped fortification or outwork.

The soldiers took cover behind the demilune to defend against the advancing enemy.

A piece of furniture, such as a table, with a semicircular top.

The demilune table in the hallway was perfect for displaying the vase of flowers.

Histology: a small crescent-shaped cluster of serous cells capping the distal ends of mucous acini in certain salivary glands (a serous demilune).

Under the microscope, serous demilunes appear as dark-staining crescents at the edges of the mucous tubules.

Adjective

/ˌdɛmɪˈluːn/

/ˌdɛmɪˈlun/

Semicircular or crescent-shaped; half-moon in form.

A demilune window above the door allowed morning light to pour into the foyer.