Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alexander's band

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.86 in modern English

Syllables: alexan-der's band
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The area of unlit sky between two rainbows, caused by the deviation angles of the primary and secondary rainbows.

Etymology

Named after Alexander of Aphrodisias, who first described it in 200 AD.

Inflected Forms

Alexander's bands (plural)

Phrases

double rainbow

Frequently Paired Words

double rainbow

Synonyms

Alexander's dark band

Questions

What does alexander's band mean?: The area of unlit sky between two rainbows, caused by the deviation angles of the primary and secondary rainbows.
Where does alexander's band come from?: Named after Alexander of Aphrodisias, who first described it in 200 AD.

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