SUNBURST

sunburst

(noun) a jeweled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun

sunburst

(noun) a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it

sunburst

(noun) a sudden emergence of the sun from behind clouds

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sunburst (plural sunbursts)

A figure or shape showing rays radiating from a central point.

A strong outburst of sunlight.

Synonyms

• starburst

Source: Wiktionary


Sun"burst`, n.

Definition: A burst of sunlight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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GUILLOTINE

(verb) kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; “The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country”


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