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moonbow

moonbow

9.0
A rainbow made by the light of the moon at night
  • noun
  • /ˈmuːnboʊ/
translation icon : arco iris lunar
  • On a clear night, you might be lucky enough to see a moonbow forming in the mist of a waterfall.

Examples

  • The rare moonbow shone brightly above the lake, casting a magical glow over the surrounding landscape.

  • It was then that I realized I was witnessing the rare event... "-- a moonbow.

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  • During the summer months, visitors often gather at the falls to watch the beautiful moonbow created by the moonlight.

How Vivid

rainbow
165 1.0
moonbow
9.0

Surface Forms

moonbow singular
moonbows plural

Morphology

moonbow = moon + bow (transparent) = moon + bow

A straightforward compound of 'moon' + 'bow' meaning a bow (arc/rainbow) produced by moonlight; learners can compose the meaning from the parts.

Etymology

Moonbow is made of the simple parts moon and bow, so think of a 'bow' or 'rainbow' made by moonlight. So, a moonbow means a rainbow you see at night when the moon, not the sun, makes the colors.