windburn


wind·burn

noun \-ˌbərn\

Definition of WINDBURN

: irritation of the skin caused by wind
wind·burned \-ˌbərnd\ adjective

Examples of WINDBURN

  1. His face was red from windburn.

First Known Use of WINDBURN

1925

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