Complete Definition of "coruscate"

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Image:Polarlicht 2.jpg|thumb|The coruscating lights of the [[aurora borealis]]
English

Etymology
From the Latin coruscare "to flash"

Pronunciation
enPR|kôrʹə-skāt, kŏrʹ-

Verb
en-verb|coruscates|coruscating|coruscated intransitive

  1. To give off light; to reflect in flashes; to sparkle.
  2. To exhibit brilliant technique or style.

Synonyms
gleam
glimmer
scintillate

io:coruscate
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