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sunburst

sun·burst

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noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

a jewelled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun

adjective

1.

pleated or tucked in lines radiating from a circular edge

  • “blouse with a sunburst yoke”
  • “sunray fan pleats below the hips”
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Origin

From sun + burst.

Phrases

  • sunburst chart
  • sunburst squash

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