coruscation

[ kawr-uh-skey-shuh n, kor- ]
/ ˌkɔr əˈskeɪ ʃən, ˌkɒr- /
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noun

the act of coruscating.
a sudden gleam or flash of light.
a striking display of brilliance or wit.

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Origin of coruscation

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

Words nearby coruscation

corumbá, corundum, corunna, coruscant, coruscate, coruscation, coruña, corvallis, corves, corvette, corvina
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Words related to coruscation

flash, twinkle, gleam, flicker, sparkle, glimmer, glint, spark, glitter

British Dictionary definitions for coruscation

coruscation
/ (ˌkɒrəˈskeɪʃən) /

noun

a gleam or flash of light
a sudden or striking display of brilliance, wit, etc
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Medical definitions for coruscation

coruscation
[ kôr′ə-skā′shən ]

n.

A sensation of a flash of light before the eyes.
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