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sundog

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sundog has 1 sense
  1. parhelion, mock sun, sundog - a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals; "two or more parhelia are usually seen at once"
    --1 is a kind of topographic point, place, spot

Definitions from the Web

Sundog

Definition: A phenomenon in which a bright spot appears on one or both sides of the sun, often accompanied by a halo, caused by the refraction or bending of sunlight through ice crystals in the atmosphere.

Noun

  1. A bright, colorful atmospheric optical phenomenon resembling a halo, commonly seen as two spots of light on either side of the sun.
  2. A person who enjoys the warmth and beauty of the sun.

Example Sentences:

  1. The sundog shimmered in the sky, casting a vibrant spectacle of colors.
  2. As an avid sundog, Mary spent most of her days basking in the sunlight.

Adjective

Referring to or associated with the phenomenon of sundogs.

Example Sentence:

The sundog phenomenon created a mesmerizing display of light and color.

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