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Definition of Sundog
1. Noun. A bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals. "Two or more parhelia are usually seen at once"
Exact synonyms: Mock Sun, Parhelion
Generic synonyms: Dapple, Fleck, Maculation, Patch, Speckle, Spot
Derivative terms: Parhelic
Generic synonyms: Dapple, Fleck, Maculation, Patch, Speckle, Spot
Derivative terms: Parhelic
Definition of Sundog
1. n. A luminous spot occasionally seen a few degrees from the sun, supposed to be formed by the intersection of two or more halos, or in a manner similar to that of halos.
2. n. A fragmentary rainbow; a small rainbow near the horizon; -- called also dog and weathergaw.
Definition of Sundog
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of sun dog) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sundog
1. a small rainbow [n -S]
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