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
6 March 2025
(noun) the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
