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Definition of Paraselene

1. n. A mock moon; an image of the moon which sometimes appears at the point of intersection of two lunar halos. Cf. Parhelion.

Definition of Paraselene

1. Noun. A bright, circular spot, sometimes seen on a lunar halo, caused by refraction through ice crystals ¹

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Medical Definition of Paraselene

1. Origin: NL, from Gr. Beside + the moon: cf. F. Paraselene. A mock moon; an image of the moon which sometimes appears at the point of intersection of two lunar halos. Cf. Parhelion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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