English Explanatory Dictionary

moonbow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rainbow formed by moonlight diffracted by water droplets in the air, usually fainter than a daytime rainbow and with fewer distinguishable colours.

Pronunciation

/ˈmuːnbəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-moonbow.wav

Word forms

moonbow moonbows

Etymology

From moon + bow, by analogy with rainbow.

Synonyms

lunar rainbow white rainbow
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