anthelion

noun

Meaning

A faint, white halo rarely seen in the sky opposite the sun on the parhelic circle

Etymology / origin

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Related words

chamaeleon(English)sun-angel(English)aurora australis(English)aphidlion(English)heliothine(English)sunangel(English)heliconiine(English)iris(English)taiwan(English)ultimate(English)sun(English)metal(English)

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Sources

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