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"

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
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