Heliacally
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Heliacally is an adverb meaning (astronomy) In a heliacal manner; with the rising or setting sun.
Meaning
(astronomy) In a heliacal manner; with the rising or setting sun.
Example Sentences
However from the list of heliacally rising stars in ᵐᵘˡAPIN it is quite clear that AL.LUL must include Prokyon.
Ceylon has this one disadvantage for purposes of theatrical effect; she is like a star rising heliacally, and hidden in the blaze of the sun: any island, however magnificent, becomes lost in the blaze of India.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include helically, heliotropically, superhelically, spirally, planospirally, heliocentrically.
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