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parhelion

Pronunciation: /pɑːˈhiːlɪən/

Definition of parhelion

noun (plural parhelia /-lɪə/)

a bright spot in the sky appearing on either side of the sun, formed by refraction of sunlight through ice crystals high in the atmosphere. Also called mock sun, sun dog.