parhelion: Meaning and Definition of

par•he•li•on

Pronunciation: (pär-hē'lē-un, -hēl'yun), [key]
— pl. -he•li•a
  1. a bright circular spot on a solar halo; a mock sun: usually one of two or more such spots seen on opposite sides of the sun, and often accompanied by additional luminous arcs and bands. Also calledCf.
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