effulgence
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dʒəns, ɪˈfʊl‐ noun
a brilliant radiance; a shining forth.
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effulgent (ɪˈfʌldʒənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| radiant; brilliant | |
| [C18: from Latin effulgēre to shine forth, from fulgēre to shine] | |
| ef'fulgence | |
| —n | |
| ef'fulgently | |
| —adv | |
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Effulgence
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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Word Origin & History
effulgence
1660s, from L.L. effulgentia, from L. effulgentum (nom. effulgens), prp. of effulgere "shine forth," from ex- "out" + fulgere "to shine" (see bleach).
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Soon its rays will shine forth in all their former effulgence and strength.
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