moon dog

American  

[moon dawg, dog] / ˈmun ˌdɔg, ˌdɒg /

noun

1. paraselene.

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Etymology

Origin of moon dog

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

Then later that evening, the moon dog, a rare optical illusion, emerged low over the horizon.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2023

His soldiers learned much from the Inuit, including building igloos, deciphering the meaning of snowdrifts, ice fishing, hunting and butchering caribou — and observing the moon dog and sun dog.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2023

A moon dog hung low over the horizon.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2023