fogdog

American

[fog-dawg, -dog, fawg] / ˈfɒgˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg, ˈfɔg /

Or fog dog

noun

a bright spot sometimes seen in a fog bank.

fogdog British

/ ˈfɒɡˌdɒɡ /

noun

Also called: seadog. a whitish spot sometimes seen in fog near the horizon

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Etymology

Origin of fogdog

First recorded in 1865–70; see origin at fog ¹, sundog

Example Sentences

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Tension overtakes the room like a heavy mist, with Jupiter as the fogdog.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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