paraselene

See also: parasélène

English

Etymology

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

Noun

paraselene (plural paraselenes or paraselenae)

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

Synonyms

• moon dog
• mock moon

Italian

Etymology

From para- +‎ Selene.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pa.ra.seˈlɛ.ne/
• Rhymes: -ɛne
• Hyphenation: pa‧ra‧se‧lè‧ne

Noun

paraselene m (plural paraseleni)

1. paraselene