English Explanatory Dictionary

fogbow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A white arc or circle, similar to a rainbow, which can appear in the sky in foggy conditions as sunlight passes through small airborne water droplets.

Word forms

fogbow fogbows fog bow

Etymology

Blend of fog + rainbow.

Synonyms

white rainbow seadog Ulloa's ring

Related words

cloud bow
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