HyperDic: parhelic_circle

English > 1 sense of the expression parhelic circle:
NOUNphenomenonparhelic circle, solar halo, parhelic ringa luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun
English > parhelic circle: 1 sense > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningA luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Synonymssolar halo, parhelic ring
BroaderhaloA circle of light around the sun or moon
Spanishhalo solar

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