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auroral

|au/ro/ral|

/ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

dawn-like

Etymology

Etymology Information

'auroral' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aurora,' where 'aurora' meant 'dawn.'

Historical Evolution

'aurora' transformed into the English word 'auroral' to describe phenomena related to the dawn or the aurora borealis.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to dawn,' but over time it evolved to include phenomena related to the aurora borealis.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

related to or resembling the dawn.

The sky had an auroral glow as the sun began to rise.

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Adjective 2

pertaining to the aurora borealis or aurora australis.

The auroral display was visible from the northern regions.

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Last updated: 2025/01/27 19:12