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parhelion

noun

a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pɑːˈhiːlɪən

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noun

  1. a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals

    “two or more parhelia are usually seen at once”

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Example Sentences

two or more parhelia are usually seen at once

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