rainbow

Definitions

1. A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air
2. A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.
3. A member of the Rainbow Guides, a Girl Guide movement for younger girls.
4. A census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States.
5. A surname.
6. Any prismatic refraction of light showing a spectrum of colours.
7. Any prismatic refraction of light showing a spectrum of colours
8. A town in the Shire of Hindmarsh and the Shire of Yarriambiack, western Victoria, Australia.
9. A wide assortment; a varied multitude.
   often
10. A wide assortment; a varied multitude
11. An illusion; a mirage.
    figuratively
12. An illusion; a mirage
13. A curveball, particularly a slow one.
14. A curveball, particularly a slow one
15. A trick in which the player makes the ball arc over the opponent's head using both feet; rainbow kick
16. In Texas hold 'em or Omaha hold 'em, a flop that contains three different suits.
    slang
17. Rainbow trout.
18. A person within the LGBT community.
    derogatory, figuratively, sometimes

Equivalents

Examples

“Why are there so many songs about rainbows And what's on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions And rainbows have⟳ nothing to hide⟳.”

“a rainbow of possibilities”

“Many electoral promises are rainbows, vanishing soon after poll day.”

“Finally, by actual trial, I have⟳ found that I can catch⟳ more rainbow by using one fly⟳ than with a two or three-fly cast⟳.”

“Oh look⟳, the rainbow came back.”

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