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

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

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

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2023

A moon dog hung low over the horizon.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2023