Meaning of aurora in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɔˈrɔrə/

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  1. Noun

    aurora

    Etymology

    late Middle English (originally in aurora (sense 2)): from Latin, ‘dawn, goddess of the dawn’. aurora (sense 1) dates from the early 18th century

    Definitions

    1. the first light of day

    Examples

    • « we got up before dawn »
    • « they talked until morning »

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  2. 2. an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force
  3. 3. (Roman mythology) goddess of the dawn

    Examples

    • « counterpart of Greek Eos »

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