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demilune

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "demilune" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

demilune

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

demilune is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, demilune is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdemilune

1noun
  • A fortification constructed beyond the main ditch of a fortress, and in front of the curtain between two bastions, intended to defend the curtain; a ravelin.
  • A crescentic mass of granular protoplasm present in the salivary glands.
1adjective
  • (of furniture) In the shape of a half-moon, i.e. semicircular.
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