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sunburn [ˈsʌnˌbɜːn] n
1. (Medicine / Pathology) inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun Technical name erythema solare 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) another word for suntan sunburnt , sunburned adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations sunburn [ˈsʌnˌbɜːn] n (painful) → scottatura; (tan) → abbronzatura sunburn [ˈsʌnˌbɜːn] n (painful) → scottatura; (tan) → abbronzatura How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For pallor and duskiness of complexion are called qualities, inasmuch as we are said to be such and such in virtue of them, not only if they originate in natural constitution, but also if they come about through long disease or sunburn, and are difficult to remove, or indeed remain throughout life. The sunburn of my face, what little of it could be seen through a scraggly growth of beard, had faded to a sickly yellow. "I am not afraid," the sailor retorted, a slight angry flush rising through his sunburn. |
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