sundog

[US]/ˈsʌn.dɒɡ/
[UK]/ˈsʌn.dɔɡ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a bright spot appearing on either side of the sun, caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in the atmosphere
Word Forms
Pluralsundogs

Phrases & Collocations

sundog sighting

sundog phenomenon

sundog rays

sundog halo

sundog display

sundog effect

sundog colors

sundog light

sundog circle

sundog observation

Example Sentences

a sundog appeared in the sky during the winter afternoon.

many people stopped to admire the sundog's bright colors.

photographers often capture the beauty of a sundog.

the sundog is a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon.

legends about sundogs can be found in many cultures.

seeing a sundog can bring good luck, according to folklore.

during our hike, we were lucky enough to spot a sundog.

the sundog formed a halo around the sun.

some people believe that sundogs indicate changing weather.

children were excited to see a sundog for the first time.

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