coruscation

[ kawr-uh-skey-shuhn, kor- ]
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noun

  1. the act of coruscating.

  2. a sudden gleam or flash of light.

  1. a striking display of brilliance or wit.

Origin of coruscation

1
First recorded in 1480–90, coruscation is from the Late Latin word coruscātiōn- (stem of coruscātiō). See coruscate, -ion

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British Dictionary definitions for coruscation

coruscation

/ (ˌkɒrəˈskeɪʃən) /

noun

  1. a gleam or flash of light

  2. a sudden or striking display of brilliance, wit, etc

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