anthelion
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1660–70; < Late Greek anthḗlion, neuter of anthḗlios opposite the sun, equivalent to ant- ant- + hḗli(os) the sun + -os adj. suffix
1660–70; < Late Greek anthḗlion, neuter of anthḗlios opposite the sun, equivalent to ant- ant- + hḗli(os) the sun + -os adj. suffix
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anthelion (æntˈhiːlɪən, ænˈθiː-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -lia | |
| 1. | a faint halo sometimes seen in polar or high altitude regions around the shadow of an object cast onto a thick cloud bank or fog |
| 2. | a white spot occasionally appearing on the parhelic circle at the same height as and opposite to the sun |
| [C17: from Late Greek, from anthēlios opposite the sun, from | |
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Anthelion
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Science Dictionary
| anthelion (ānt-hē'lē-ən, ān-thē'-) Pronunciation Key
Plural anthelia A bright white or colored spot appearing at times in the sky opposite the Sun. White anthelia are believed to form from light that is reflected off atmospheric ice crystals; colored anthelia are believed to form from light that is refracted by atmospheric ice crystals. Compare parhelion. |
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Also absent was any form of anthelion on the parhelic circle itself.
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