Definition of Moonbow

1. Noun. A meteorological phenomenon also known as a lunar rainbow or white rainbow, well documented at Cumberland Falls near Corbin, Kentucky, Victoria Falls in Africa as well as other places such as Yosemite National Park. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moonbow

1. a rainbow formed by light from the moon [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moonbow

moon shell
moon shot
moon trefoil
moonball
moonbat
moonbats
moonbattery
moonbeam
moonbeams
moonblind
moonblink
moonbounce
moonbounces
moonbow (current term)
moonbows
moonburn
mooncake
mooncakes
mooncalf
mooncalves
moonchild
moonchildren
mooncusser
mooncussers
moondial
moondials
moondust
moondusts

Literary usage of Moonbow

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The World's Best Poetry by Bliss Carman (1904)
"Of operative single power, And simple unity the one emblem, Yet all the colors that our passionate eyes devour, In rainbow, moonbow, or in opal gem, ..."

2. Lewis and Clark Road Trips: Exploring the Trail Across America by Kira Gale (2006)
"... called the "Niagara of the South" have a unique "moonbow" on full moon nights. Activities include white water rafting, canoeing, swimming, ..."

3. Adventure Guide Maui by Sharon Hamblin (2005)
"moonbow Tropics, 36 Baldwin Avenue, -ff 808-579-8592, has a great selection of men's aloha shirts, both vintage and new. The Enchantress, 23 Baldwin Avenue, ..."

4. Representative Poems of Living Poets: American and English by George Parsons Lathrop (1886)
"Of operative single power And simple unity the one emblem, Yet all the colors that our passionate eyes devour. In rainbow, moonbow, or in opal gem, ..."

5. A Victorian Anthology, 1837-1895: Selections Illustrating the Editor's by Edmund Clarence Stedman (1895)
"Of operative single power, And simple unity the one emblem, Yet all the colors that our passionate eyes devour, In rainbow, moonbow, or in opal gem, ..."

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