moonbow

English

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

Etymology

Compound from English moon + English bow (arch).

Origin

English

bow

Gloss

arch

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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