heliac | ||
1. | [ adjective ] pertaining to or near the sun; especially the first rising of a star after and last setting before its invisibility owing to its conjunction with the sun | |
Synonyms: | heliacal | |
Examples: | "the heliacal or Sothic year is determined by the heliacal rising of Sothis (the Dog Star) |
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Related terms: | sun sun | |
Similar spelling: |
Hellwig Helix Helga Heliozoa Helios Heilig |