An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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circumzenithal arc
  کمان ِ پیراسرسویی  
kamân-e pirâsarsui
Fr.: arc circumzénithal  

A colorful halo centered on the zenith, appearing when the solar elevation above the horizon is not too high (< 32°).

See also:circum-; → zenithal; → arc.