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wax'ing moon'

the moon at any time after new moon and before full moon, so called because its illuminated area is increasing. Cf. waning moon. See diag. under moon.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

waxing

wax insect

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