Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

meia-lua

noun
ˈmeɪə luːə
Definition
Half-moon.
Examples
  • The garden was beautifully arranged with flowers that bloomed in a meia-lua shape.
  • In art, the meia-lua is often used to represent change and transition.
Meaning
A shape that resembles half of a full moon; also refers to various objects or concepts that have a crescent or semi-circular form.
Synonyms
  • Half-moon
  • Crescent
  • Semi-circle