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parallel of altitude

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noun

Astronomy.

  1. almucantar.

Etymology

Origin of parallel of altitude

First recorded in 1695–1705

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A small circle of the sphere parallel to the horizon; a circle or parallel of altitude.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

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