aurora | ||
1. | [ noun ] (physics) an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force | |
Related terms: | atmospheric_phenomenon aurora_australis aurora_borealis streamer | |
2. | [ noun ] the first light of day | |
Synonyms: | dawn break_of_day dawning daybreak dayspring sunup first_light sunrise break_of_the_day cockcrow morning | |
Examples: | "we got up before dawn" "they talked until morning" |
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Related terms: | sunset hour | |
3. | [ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 534 | |
4. | [ noun ] (Roman mythology) goddess of the dawn; counterpart of Greek Eos | |
Related terms: | Roman_deity Roman_mythology | |
Similar spelling: |
Aurore Arora aurar |