sunburst

/ˌsʌnˈbʌrst/
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Other forms: sunbursts

Definitions of sunburst
  1. noun
    a sudden emergence of the sun from behind clouds
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    type of:
    sun, sunlight, sunshine
    the rays of the sun
  2. noun
    a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it
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    type of:
    design, figure, pattern
    a decorative or artistic work
  3. noun
    a jeweled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun
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    type of:
    breastpin, broach, brooch
    a decorative pin worn by women
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