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primary rainbow
noun
- the most commonly seen rainbow, formed by light rays that undergo a single internal reflection in a drop of water.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of primary rainbow1
First recorded in 1785–95
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Example Sentences
The ordinary or primary rainbow has a radius of about 42 degrees at its outer edge.
From Project Gutenberg
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