windburn

English edit

Etymology edit

wind +‎ burn

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈwɪndbɜː(ɹ)n/

Noun edit

windburn (countable and uncountable, plural windburns)

(medicine) An irritation of the skin caused by exposure to the wind.
Coordinate term: sunburn
Damage to a plant caused by cold and windy conditions that dry out the leaves.

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