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full moon

–noun
1. the moon when the whole of its disk is illuminated, occurring when in opposition to the sun.
2. the phase of the moon at this time.


Origin:
bef. 1000; ME ful moyne, OE fulles monan
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full moon  
n.  
  1. The moon when it is visible as a fully illuminated disk.

  2. The period of the month when such a moon occurs.

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