paranthelion

English

Etymology

From para- +‎ anthelion.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -iːliən

Noun

paranthelion (plural paranthelia)

  1. A diffuse whitish image of the Sun, having the same altitude, at an angular distance of about 120° due to reflection from atmospheric ice-prisms.
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