parhelion
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noun \pär-ˈhēl-yən\ plural par·he·lia\-yə\
Definition of PARHELION
: any of several bright spots often tinged with color that often appear on the parhelic circle —called also sun dog
— par·he·lic \-ˈhē-lik\ adjective
Origin of PARHELION
Latin parelion, from Greek parēlion, from para- + hēlios sun — more at solar
First Known Use: 1647
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