gíll

See also: gill and Gill

Icelandic

Alternative forms

• gýll

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *gīzlaz.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /citl/
• Rhymes: -itl

Noun

gíll m (genitive singular gíls, nominative plural gílar)

1. parhelion, mock sun, sun dog

   Synonyms: úlfur, aukasól

Usage notes

Refers to a parhelion seen to the west (i.e. viewer’s right) of the sun, described as being ahead of the sun. The term úlfur (literally “wolf”) is used for the parhelion on the other side (“following” the sun).