annular eclipse

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Definitions of annular eclipse words

noun annular eclipse an eclipse of the sun in which the moon does not cover the entire disc of the sun, so that a ring of sunlight surrounds the shadow of the moon 3
noun annular eclipse an eclipse in which a ring of sunlight can be seen around the disk of the moon 3
noun annular eclipse an eclipse of the sun in which a portion of its surface is visible as a ring surrounding the dark moon. 1
noun annular eclipse (astronomy) a solar eclipse in which the thin outer disk of the sun can be seen as a ring around the moon. 0

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1720-30

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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