Alexander's band

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Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

Alexander's band (plural Alexander's bands)

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

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