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Noun: parhelic circle  paa(r)'hee-lik 'sur-kul
  1. A luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere
    - solar halo, parhelic ring

Derived forms: parhelic circles

Type of: halo

Encyclopedia: Parhelic circle

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