Definition of Anthelion

1. n. A halo opposite the sun, consisting of a colored ring or rings around the shadow of the spectator's own head, as projected on a cloud or on an opposite fog bank.

Definition of Anthelion

1. a halolike area seen in the sky opposite the sun [n -LIA or -LIONS]

Medical Definition of Anthelion

1. Origin: Pref. Anti + Gr. Sun. A halo opposite the sun, consisting of a coloured ring or rings around the shadow of the spectator's own head, as projected on a cloud or on an opposite fog bank. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anthelion

antetype
antetypes
anteversion
antevert
antevert
anteverted
anteverted
anteverting
anteverts
ante cibum
ante meridiem
ante up
anthelia
anthelices
anthelion (current term)
anthelion (current term)
anthelions
anthelix
anthelix
anthelixes
anthelminthic
anthelminthic
anthelmintic
anthelmintic
anthelmintics
anthelone
anthelone E
anthelone U
anthelotic
anthem

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