waning (adj.)

  1. (of the Moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases; after full moon comes the waning moon'

    waning (n.)

  1. a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent; the waning of his enthusiasm was obvious; the waxing and waning of the moon'

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