sun disk

noun

1. the disk of the sun.
2. a representation of this, especially in religious symbolism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sun disk¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

But the sun-disk did not always remain the only permissible emblem of Deity.

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The flattened sun-disk on the water brightened and grew rounder.

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But these are but the specks on a sun-disk, all glowing with the most genuine love of nature.

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It was this king who introduced the sole worship of the sun-disk and was ever after considered a heretic.

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And whenever he had crushed another sun-disk, he picked up a fresh mountain.

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