sundog
nounUK /ˈsʌn.dɒɡ/
US /ˈsʌn.dɔːɡ/
A bright spot of light that sometimes appears in the sky beside the sun.
We saw a beautiful sundog glowing on either side of the setting sun.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dog that loves to lie in the warm sunshine.
Our old sundog napped on the porch all afternoon.
3. A type of warm, sunny weather enjoyed by dogs.
It was a real sundog day, perfect for a walk in the park.
4. A mythical dog said to guard the sun.
The legend told of a sundog who chased the sun across the sky.