aurora

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/ɔːˈɹɔː.ɹə/ English

Definitions

noun

An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

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Synonyms

chasma polar light sunrise sunup first light cockcrow dayspring dawning daybreak dawn break of day morning break of the day dayside morn aircraft ramona aurore

Associated

borealis baler maleficent mulan cayuga elgin kinase newmarket sleeping colorado illinois mart

Rhymes

plethora pandora angora torah fedora laura bora menorah fora nora

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