Word of the Day 3.11.09

noctilucent

noc·ti·lu·cent (nkt-lsnt)

adj.

Luminous at night. Used especially of certain high clouds.

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Adj. 1. noctilucent – shining or glowing by night; “the noctilucent eyes of a cat”

bright – emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; “the sun was bright and hot”; “a bright sunlit room”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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