anthelion

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνθήλιον (anthḗlion); see anti-, helio-.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -iːliən

Noun

anthelion (plural anthelions or anthelia)

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

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