coruscation

American  

[kawr-uh-skey-shuhn, kor-] / ˌkɔr əˈskeɪ ʃən, ˌkɒr- /

noun

1. the act of coruscating.

2. a sudden gleam or flash of light.

3. a striking display of brilliance or wit.

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coruscation British  

/ ˌkɒrəˈskeɪʃən /

noun

1. a gleam or flash of light

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

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Etymology

Origin of coruscation

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