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primary rainbow — the most commonly seen rainbow, formed by light rays that undergo a single internal reflection in a drop of water. Cf. secondary rainbow. [1785 95] * * * … Universalium
Rainbow — Rain bow (r[=a]n b[=o] ), n. [AS. regenboga, akin to G. regenbogen. See {Rain}, and {Bow} anything bent.] A bow or arch exhibiting, in concentric bands, the several colors of the spectrum, and formed in the part of the hemisphere opposite to the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rainbow trout — Rainbow Rain bow (r[=a]n b[=o] ), n. [AS. regenboga, akin to G. regenbogen. See {Rain}, and {Bow} anything bent.] A bow or arch exhibiting, in concentric bands, the several colors of the spectrum, and formed in the part of the hemisphere opposite … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rainbow wrasse — Rainbow Rain bow (r[=a]n b[=o] ), n. [AS. regenboga, akin to G. regenbogen. See {Rain}, and {Bow} anything bent.] A bow or arch exhibiting, in concentric bands, the several colors of the spectrum, and formed in the part of the hemisphere opposite … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rainbow — For other uses, see Rainbow (disambiguation). Double rainbow and supernumerary rainbows on the inside of the primary arc. The shadow of the photographer s head on the bottom marks the centre of the rainbow circle (antisolar point). A rainbow is… … Wikipedia
rainbow — rainbowy, rainbowlike, adj. /rayn boh /, n. 1. a bow or arc of prismatic colors appearing in the heavens opposite the sun and caused by the refraction and reflection of the sun s rays in drops of rain. Cf. primary rainbow, secondary rainbow. 2. a … Universalium
Rainbow Gathering — Rainbow Gatherings are temporary intentional communities, typically held in outdoor settings, and espousing and practicing ideals of peace, love, harmony, freedom and community, as a consciously expressed alternative to mainstream popular culture … Wikipedia
Rainbow Nation — is a term coined by the then Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu to describe post apartheid South Africa after apartheid rule officially ended after South Africa s first fully democratic election in 1994, which was won by the African… … Wikipedia
Rainbow Bee-eater — Perching on a drinking fountain in Cairns, Queensland, Australia Conservation status … Wikipedia
Rainbow War — was an animated/live action short film created for Expo 86, the 1986 World s Fair in Vancouver, BC.Notable cast members include Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie of Whose Line is it Anyway fame.The movie is for sale on DVD or VHS from… … Wikipedia
