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Acronychal
UK
/ˌeɪkrəˈnɪkəl/
US
/ˌeɪkrəˈnɪkəl/
Translation of "acronychal" into Russian
acronychal
Adjective
UK
/ˌeɪkrəˈnɪkəl/
US
/ˌeɪkrəˈnɪkəl/
acronychal
more acronychal Comp.
most acronychal Super.
акронихальный
The acronychal rising of the star was observed by the astronomers.
Акронихальный восход звезды был замечен астрономами.
Definitions
acronychal
Adjective
UK
/ˌeɪkrəˈnɪkəl/
US
/ˌeɪkrəˈnɪkəl/
Astronomy. (Of a star, planet, or other celestial body) rising at sunset or setting at sunrise; occurring when the body is opposite the Sun.
The acronychal rising of Sirius was used by ancient Egyptians to mark the start of the Nile flood.
Occurring at or pertaining to nightfall; happening in the early evening.
The acronychal ceremony began as darkness settled over the village.