English Explanatory Dictionary

parhelic circle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A luminous halo, each side of the sun parallel to the horizon, caused by refraction of sunlight through ice crystals.

Word forms

parhelic circle parhelic circles

Related words

sun dog
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