sun dog
Origin:
1625–35; origin uncertain
1625–35; origin uncertain
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| —n | |
| 1. | another word for parhelion |
| 2. | a small rainbow or halo near the horizon |
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Sun dog
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
sundog
"mock sun, parhelion," 1653, of obscure origin.
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sun dog
atmospheric optical phenomenon appearing in the sky as luminous spots 22 on each side of the Sun and at the same elevation as the Sun. Usually, the edges closest to the Sun will appear reddish. Other colours are occasionally visible, but more often the outer portions of each spot appear whitish.
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