fulgence

noun

ful·​gence

ˈfu̇ljən(t)s,

ˈfəl-

variants or fulgency

-nsē

plural fulgences or fulgencies

: brilliant luster : resplendence

Word History

Etymology

fulgence from Middle English, from fulgent, after such pairs as Middle English excellent: excellence; fulgency from fulgent + -cy

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