Noun: parhelion (parhelia) paa(r)'hee-lee-un
- A bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals
"two or more parhelia are usually seen at once";
- mock sun, sundog
Derived forms: parhelia
Type of: dapple, fleck, maculation, patch, speckle, spot
Encyclopedia: Parhelion