noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Localized damage to the tissues of trees or their fruits caused by bright sunlight. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To suffer such damage. intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

brandburnscaldscorchsearsinge

Etymology

From sun + scald.

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