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effulgence (n.)
1660s (Milton), from Late Latin effulgentia, from Latin effulgentem (nominative effulgens), present participle of effulgere "to shine out, gleam forth," from assimilated form of ex "out" (see ex-) + fulgere (from PIE *bhleg- "to shine, flash," from root *bhel- (1) "to shine, flash, burn").
updated on October 14, 2017
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Definitions of effulgence from WordNet
Dictionary entries near effulgence
effluvium
efflux
effort
effortless
effrontery
effulgence
effulgent
effuse
effusion
effusive
eft