parhelion

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals

Etymology

From Latin parelion, from Ancient Greek παρήλιον (parḗlion), from παρά (pará) + ἥλιος (hḗlios, “sun”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

mock sun, sundog

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