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windburn

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈwɪndbɜː(ɹ)n/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An irritation of the skin caused by exposure to the wind.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Damage to a plant caused by cold and windy conditions that dry out the leaves.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

redness and irritation of the skin caused by exposure to high-velocity wind

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: erythema

History

Etymology

From wind + burn.