aurora

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun the first light of day
  2. noun an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force
  3. noun (Roman mythology) goddess of the dawn; counterpart of Greek Eos

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin aurōra (“dawn”). Doublet of Eos.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dawn, dawning, morning, first light, daybreak, break of day, break of the day, dayspring, sunrise, sunup, cockcrow

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