English Explanatory Dictionary

coruscation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sudden display of brilliance; a flashing of light; a sparkle.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒɹəsˈkeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-coruscation.wav

Word forms

coruscation coruscations corruscation

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin coruscātiōnem, coruscātiō (“glitter, flash”).

Related words

coruscate
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