moonrise

Definition

The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon.

Etymology

From moon + rise.

Example Sentences

• "Venus now re-assembles her Choirs of Virgins at Moon-rise, and leads the Ball."
• "Shooting, hunting, and cricket, were pursued with the eagerness of laborious occupations: often has he rambled about from day-break to moon-rise, in search of game; and then returned to Mr. ONiel’s, pale with fatigue, and sick with fasting."
• "Weena, I was glad to find, was fast asleep. I carefully wrapped her in my jacket, and sat down beside her to wait for the moonrise."

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