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Heliacally — He*li a*cal*ly, adv. In a heliacal manner. De Quincey. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
heliacally — adverb see heliacal … New Collegiate Dictionary
heliacally — he·li·a·cal·ly … English syllables
heliacally — adverb see heliacal … Useful english dictionary
heliacal — heliacally, adv. /hi luy euh keuhl/, adj. Astron. pertaining to or occurring near the sun, esp. applied to such risings and settings of a star as are most nearly coincident with those of the sun while yet visible. Also, heliac /hee lee ak /.… … Universalium
heliacal — adjective Etymology: Late Latin heliacus, from Greek hēliakos, from hēlios Date: 1545 relating to or near the sun used especially of the last setting of a star before and its first rising after invisibility due to conjunction with the sun •… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Inclined plane — This article deals with the physical structure. For related terms, see canal inclined plane, cable railway, funicular, or fixed wing aircraft (airplane). , but the inclined plane allows the same work to be done with a smaller force exerted over a … Wikipedia
Decans — The Decans (Egyptian bakiu) are 36 groups of stars (small constellations) which rise consecutively on the horizon throughout each earth rotation. The rising of each decan marked the beginning of a new decanal hour (Greek hōra) of the night for… … Wikipedia
chronology — /kreuh nol euh jee/, n., pl. chronologies. 1. the sequential order in which past events occur. 2. a statement of this order. 3. the science of arranging time in periods and ascertaining the dates and historical order of past events. 4. a… … Universalium
heliacal — /həˈlaɪəkəl/ (say huh luyuhkuhl) adjective relating to or occurring near the sun, especially applied to such risings and settings of a star as are most nearly coincident with those of the sun while yet being visible. Also, heliac /ˈhiliæk/ (say… …
