moonbow

A moonbow at Victoria Falls, Africa.

Meaning

Noun

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

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Origin

  • From moon + bow, by analogy with rainbow.

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