halfmoon

[ haf-moon, hahf- ]

noun

1. an edible fish, Medialuna californiensis, found in southern California, having a slate-gray body.

Word History and Origins

Origin of halfmoon¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; half + moon

Example Sentences

The International Real Estate column takes a look at a four-bedroom, three-bath home on five hilltop acres that is now for sale in Halfmoon Bay, along the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia.

From New York Times

Burch’s farewell offering of sparkle and flair was a long, black semi-sheer turtleneck jersey dress, adorned with a sequined fishnet pattern, emblazoned with a silver halfmoon.

From Seattle Times

Meanwhile, one resident of Halfmoon, New York, whose neighborhood was rocked by the scandal following Raniere's and Mack's arrests in March 2018, said Salzman's sentencing has finally provided some closure.

From Fox News

“I offer tobacco out of respect and say a prayer before I take the bark from the tree. There’s a cracking sound you’ll hear when the bark releases. And then I peel the many layers — layers and layers,” says Bruderer, a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation who is also known as Halfmoon Woman.

From Washington Post

The neighbor still lives nearby the Halfmoon, New York townhouse where the actress lived during her time in NXIVM.

From Fox News