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sunburst


sun·burst

noun, often attributive \ˈsən-ˌbərst\

Definition of SUNBURST

1
: a flash of sunlight especially through a break in clouds
2
a : a jeweled brooch representing a sun surrounded by rays b : a design in the form of rays diverging from a central point
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First Known Use of SUNBURST

1816

Rhymes with SUNBURST

accursed, airburst, at first, athirst, cloudburst, downburst, emersed, face-first, feetfirst, groundburst, headfirst, outburst, starburst

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