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fulgent

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Main Entry: ful·gent

Pronunciation: \ˈfül-jənt, ˈfəl-\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin fulgent-, fulgens, present participle of fulgēre to shine; akin to Latin flagrare to burn — more at black

Date: 15th century

: dazzlingly bright : radiant

— ful·gent·ly adverb

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