red crescent

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a branch of the Red Cross that operates in Muslim countries
the symbol of this branch
organization in Arab nations which is similar to the Red Cross
The Red Crescent is an organization in Muslim countries that helps people who are suffering, for example as a result of war, floods, or disease. the Red Crescent an organization in Muslim countries that helps people who are suffering as a result of war, floods, disease etc
red crescent

    Hyphenation

    Red cres·cent

    Turkish pronunciation

    red kresınt

    Pronunciation

    /ˈred ˈkresənt/ /ˈrɛd ˈkrɛsənt/

    Etymology

    [ 'red ] (adjective.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English rEad; akin to Old High German rOt red, Latin ruber & rufus, Greek erythros.
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