noun
parhelion
Parhelion (noun) means a bright spot that appears beside the sun, caused by sunlight bending through ice crystals in the sky.
noun
1
A bright spot that appears beside the sun, caused by sunlight bending through ice crystals in the sky.
2
A picture or reflected likeness of something.
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Etymology
This word comes from Latin parelion, from Ancient Greek παρήλιον (parḗlion), formed from παρά (pará) and ἥλιος (hḗlios, "sun").
Synonyms
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sundog
Rhymes for parhelion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of parhelion?
"parhelion" (noun) means a bright spot that appears beside the sun, caused by sunlight bending through ice crystals in the sky.
What is another word for parhelion?
Other words for "parhelion" include sundog.
What are the different meanings of parhelion?
"parhelion" has 2 main meanings: 1. A bright spot that appears beside the sun, caused by sunlight bending through ice crystals in the sky; 2. A picture or reflected likeness of something.
