Definition of Sundog

Sun´dog`
n.1.(Meteorol.) A luminous spot occasionally seen a few degrees from the sun, supposed to be formed by the intersection of two or more halos, or in a manner similar to that of halos.
2.A fragmentary rainbow; a small rainbow near the horizon; - called also dog and weathergaw.


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mock sun, parhelion, place, spot, topographic point


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