"Alexander's band" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Alexander's bands [plural]
Etymology: Named after Alexander of Aphrodisias, who first described it in 200 AD. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Alexander's band (plural Alexander's bands)
  1. The area of unlit sky between two rainbows, caused by the deviation angles of the primary and secondary rainbows. Wikipedia link: Alexander of Aphrodisias, Alexander's band Related terms: double rainbow

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