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fogbow

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fog·​bow | \ ˈfȯg-ˌbō How to pronounce fogbow (audio) , ˈfäg- \

Definition of fogbow

: a nebulous arc or circle of white or yellowish light sometimes seen in fog

First Known Use of fogbow

1831, in the meaning defined above

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“Fogbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fogbow. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.

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