English Explanatory Dictionary

windburn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An irritation of the skin caused by exposure to the wind.
  2. Damage to a plant caused by cold and windy conditions that dry out the leaves.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪndbɜː(ɹ)n/

Word forms

windburn windburns

Etymology

From wind + burn.

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