First Known Use: 15th century
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fulgent
adjective ful·gent \ˈfu̇l-jənt, ˈfəl-\
Definition of FULGENT
: dazzlingly bright : radiant
— ful·gent·ly adverb
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Origin of FULGENT
Middle English, from Latin fulgent-, fulgens, present participle of fulgēre to shine; akin to Latin flagrare to burn — more at black
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