belt of Venus
belt of Venus noun: an atmospheric phenomenon visible shortly before sunrise or after sunset, when a pinkish glow extending roughly 10–20° above the horizon surrounds the observer.
Noun
belt of Venus (plural belts of Venus)
- An atmospheric phenomenon visible shortly before sunrise or after sunset, when a pinkish glow extending roughly 10–20° above the horizon surrounds the observer.
- Synonyms:
- antitwilight arch, Venus's girdle
Synonyms of belt of Venus
Forms of belt of Venus
| plural | belts of Venus |
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Questions about belt of Venus
- What does belt of Venus mean?
- Belt of Venus means an atmospheric phenomenon visible shortly before sunrise or after sunset, when a pinkish glow extending roughly 10–20° above the horizon surrounds the observer.
- What part of speech is belt of Venus?
- Belt of Venus is a noun.
- What is the plural of belt of Venus?
- The plural of belt of Venus is belts of Venus.
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