sundog meaning

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sundog (noun): a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals.

Definition of sundog

  1. a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals
    • two or more parhelia are usually seen at once

    Synonyms: parhelion, mock sun

    Type of: spot

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in OG · 6-letter words

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