Windburn

//ˈwɪndbɜː(ɹ)n// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An irritation of the skin caused by exposure to the wind. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind wordnet
  3. 3
    Damage to a plant caused by cold and windy conditions that dry out the leaves. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
brandburnscaldscorchsearsinge

Etymology

From wind + burn.

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