Definition of "harvest moon" [harvest moon]

• The full moon that occurs nearest the autumnal equinox. (noun)

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• "An orange harvest moon lights the semideserted highway, and my confidence in my ability to reach home, all in one piece, grows with every mile left dissolved in my wake."
• "It seems there should have been a harvest moon that night, but not a cuff link of moonlight was in evidence."
• "The company adjourned with a rush, the rear being brought up by the poodle, who seemed quite used to the proceedings; and there under the verandah, framed with passion flowers and geraniums, the Doctor had gathered mats, rugs, cushions, and arm-chairs, for the party; while far up in the sky, a yellow-faced harvest moon looked down in awful benignity."