Sunday, November 20, 2016

sundog

Definition: (noun) A small halo or rainbow near the horizon just off the parhelic circle.
Synonyms: mock sun, parhelion.
Usage: The scientists concluded that the sundog's rainbow-like appearance must be the result of the diffraction of light.
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