paraselene

See also: parasélène

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek παρά (pará, “beside”) + σελήνη (selḗnē, “moon”)

Noun

paraselene (plural paraselenes or paraselenae)

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

Synonyms

• moon dog

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Italian

Etymology

para- +‎ Selene

Noun

paraselene m (plural paraseleni)

1. paraselene