"ringshine" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ring + shine. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ring|shine}} ring + shine Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ringshine (uncountable)
  1. (astronomy) Sunlight that is reflected from the ring around a planet (such as the one around Saturn), visible on the night side of the planet. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Astronomy
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