solarism

[soh-luh-riz-uhm]

so·lar·ism

[soh-luh-riz-uhm]
noun
the interpretation of myths by reference to the sun, especially such interpretation carried to an extreme.

Origin:
1880–85; solar1 + -ism

so·lar·ist, noun
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Solarism is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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solarism (ˈsəʊləˌrɪzəm)
 
n
the explanation of myths in terms of the movements and influence of the sun
 
'solarist
 
n

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