parhelion, mock sun, sundog
(noun) a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals; “two or more parhelia are usually seen at once”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
parhelia
plural of parhelion
Source: Wiktionary
Par*hel"ion, n.; pl. Parhelia. Etym: [L. parelion, Gr.
Definition: A mock sun appearing in the form of a bright light, sometimes near the sun, and tinged with colors like the rainbow, and sometimes opposite to the sun. The latter is usually called an anthelion. Often several mock suns appear at the same time. Cf. Paraselene.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 April 2024
(verb) hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty; “The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks”
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