fogbow

noun

fog·​bow ˈfȯg-ˌbō How to pronounce fogbow (audio)
ˈfäg-
: a nebulous arc or circle of white or yellowish light sometimes seen in fog

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fogbow was in 1831

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Cite this Entry

“Fogbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fogbow. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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