English Explanatory Dictionary

Alexander's band

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The area of unlit sky between two rainbows, caused by the deviation angles of the primary and secondary rainbows.

Word forms

Alexander's band Alexander's bands Alexander's dark band

Etymology

Named after Alexander of Aphrodisias, who first described it in 200 AD.

Related words

double rainbow
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