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parhelionOne entry found. Main Entry: par·he·lion Pronunciation: \pär-ˈhēl-yən\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural par·he·lia \-yə\ Etymology: Latin parelion, from Greek parēlion, from para- + hēlios sun — more at solar Date: 1647 : 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
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