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windburn

[ wind-burn ]

noun

  1. an inflammation of the skin, especially that of the face and hands, caused by overexposure to the wind.

windburn

/ ˈwɪndˌbɜːn /

noun

  1. irritation and redness of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to winds of high velocity

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Derived Forms

  • ˈwindˌburnt, adjective

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Other Words From

  • windburned adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of windburn1

First recorded in 1920–25; wind 1 + burn 1

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