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单词 heliacal
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Definition of heliacal in English:

heliacal

adjective hɪˈlʌɪək(ə)lhəˈlīəkəl
Astronomy
  • Relating to or near the sun.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is possible that all the planetary orbs originate from an early attempt to record heliacal obscurity.
    • All ancient astrologers placed the greatest significance upon heliacal risings and settings and ancient Mesopotamian astrology was also heavily predisposed to observance of this kind of planetary phenomena.
    • The Greeks and Romans, with fairly useless calendars, continued to depend upon observing the heliacal risings and settings of stars.

Origin

Mid 16th century: via late Latin from Greek hēliakos (from hēlios 'sun') + -al.

Definition of heliacal in US English:

heliacal

adjectivehəˈlīəkəl
Astronomy
  • Relating to or near the sun.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • All ancient astrologers placed the greatest significance upon heliacal risings and settings and ancient Mesopotamian astrology was also heavily predisposed to observance of this kind of planetary phenomena.
    • The Greeks and Romans, with fairly useless calendars, continued to depend upon observing the heliacal risings and settings of stars.
    • It is possible that all the planetary orbs originate from an early attempt to record heliacal obscurity.

Origin

Mid 16th century: via late Latin from Greek hēliakos (from hēlios ‘sun’) + -al.

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