
Meaning of PARHELIC CIRCLE
| Pronunciation: | | pâr'heelik 'surkul
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[n] a luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere |
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| | Synonyms: | | parhelic ring, solar halo |
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| | See Also: | | halo | |
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