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Moon dog

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Noun
  1. 1
    A bright, circular spot, sometimes seen on a lunar halo, caused by refraction through ice crystals.

Etymology

From moon + dog; metaphorically refers to the bright spots of light that appear to "dog" or follow the real moon, much like a dog follows its owner.

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