sundog

or sun dog

[ suhn-dawg, -dog ]

noun

1. parhelion.
2. a small or incomplete rainbow.

sundog

/ ˈsʌnˌdɒɡ /

noun

1. another word for parhelion
2. a small rainbow or halo near the horizon

Word History and Origins

Origin of sundog¹

First recorded in 1625–35; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Will the rise of Sundog mean the demise of your adventure travel?

From The Daily Beast

It wasn't the sundog, however, but the glass that warned them.

From Project Gutenberg

Sary's wood-pile's nigh gin out, 'n there was a mighty big sundog yesterday; 'nd moreover I smell snow.

From Project Gutenberg