HALATION
\hɐlˈe͡ɪʃən], \hɐlˈeɪʃən], \h_ɐ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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An appearance as of a halo of light, surrounding the edges of dark objects in a photographic picture.
By Oddity Software
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An appearance as of a halo of light, surrounding the edges of dark objects in a photographic picture.
By Noah Webster.
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ha-l[=a]'shun, n. a halo-like appearance in a photograph, caused by reflection of light.
By Thomas Davidson
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.