sunglass

[suhn-glas, -glahs]

sun·glass

1[suhn-glas, -glahs]

Origin:
1800–10; sun + glass

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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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sun·glass

2[suhn-glas, -glahs]
adjective
of or pertaining to sunglasses: a new concept in sunglass design.

sun·glass·es

[suhn-glas-iz, -glah-siz]
plural noun
eyeglasses with colored or tinted lenses that protect the eyes from the glare of sunlight.

Origin:
1800–10; sun + glasses
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sunglass (ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːs)
 
n
a convex lens used to focus the sun's rays and thus produce heat or ignition; burning glass

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