Meaning of sunlight in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    sunlight

    Definitions

    1. the rays of the sun

    Examples

    • « the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind »

    Derived terms

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