paraselene
See also: parasélène
English
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Etymology
editFrom Ancient Greek παρά (pará, “beside”) + σελήνη (selḗnē, “moon”).
Noun
editparaselene (plural paraselenes or paraselenae)
- (meteorology) A bright, circular spot, sometimes seen on a lunar halo, caused by refraction through ice crystals.
Synonyms
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editNoun
editparaselene m (plural paraseleni)
References
edit- ^ paraselene in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication
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