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moonbow

moonbow

1 9.0
A rainbow made by the light of the moon at night
  • noun
  • /ˈmuːnboʊ/
: 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
80 1.0
moonbow
1 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.