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ge·gen·schein (gā′gən s̸hīn′, geg′ən-)
noun
a diffuse, faint light, sometimes visible almost directly opposite the sun in the night sky, and thought to be sunlight reflected from dust
Etymology: Ger < gegen, against + schein, a shine, gleam
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