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moon dog

moon dog noun: a bright, circular spot, sometimes seen on a lunar halo, caused by refraction through ice crystals.

moon dog: a bright, circular spot, sometimes seen on a lunar halo, caused by refraction through ice crystals
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Noun

moon dog (plural moon dogs)

  1. A bright, circular spot, sometimes seen on a lunar halo, caused by refraction through ice crystals.

Synonyms of moon dog

Antonyms

Forms of moon dog

pluralmoon dogs

Origin of moon dog

From moon + dog; metaphorically refers to the bright spots of light that appear to "dog" or follow the real moon, much like a dog follows its owner.

Questions about moon dog

What does moon dog mean?
Moon dog means a bright, circular spot, sometimes seen on a lunar halo, caused by refraction through ice crystals.
What part of speech is moon dog?
Moon dog is a noun.
What is the plural of moon dog?
The plural of moon dog is moon dogs.

Words near moon dog in the dictionary

  1. moon cycles
  2. moon daisies
  3. moon daisy
  4. moon deities
  5. moon deity
  6. moon dog
  7. moon dogs
  8. moon eye
  9. moon eyes
  10. moon face
  11. moon faces

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