windburn

English

Etymology

From wind +‎ burn.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɪndbɜː(ɹ)n/

Noun

windburn (countable and uncountable, plural windburns)

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