Parhelion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɑːˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parhelion is a noun meaning An image or reflection.
Meaning
An image or reflection.
More Meanings
- Synonym of sun dog (“a bright spot in the sky, usually one of two on the parhelic circle on both sides of the sun (or occasionally above and below it), caused by the refraction of the sun's image through ice crystals”).
Example Sentences
The short (166 lines) Canto One, with all those amusing birds and parhelia, occupies thirteen cards.
Word Forms
- parhelia
- parhelions
Synonyms for parhelion
Depending on context, synonyms include sundog.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sundog, parhelium, paraselene, paranthelion, halo, perihelion.
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