sunburst

sun·burst  (snbûrst)

n.

1. A sudden burst of sunlight, as through broken clouds.

2.

a. A pattern or design consisting of a central disk with radiating spires projecting in the manner of sunbeams.

b. A jeweled brooch with such a design.

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sunburst [ˈsʌnˌbɜːst]

n

1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a burst of sunshine, as through a break in the clouds

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a pattern or design resembling that of the sun

3. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Jewellery) a jewelled brooch with this pattern

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	sunburst - a sudden emergence of the sun from behind clouds sunlight, sunshine, sun - the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"
	2.	sunburst - a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it pattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"
	3.	sunburst - a jeweled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun breastpin, broach, brooch - a decorative pin worn by women