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windburn
noun wind·burn \-ˌbərn\
: a red and sore area on the skin that is caused by cold or very strong wind
Full Definition of WINDBURN
: irritation of the skin caused by wind
— wind·burned \-ˌbərnd\ adjective
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First Known Use of WINDBURN
1925
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windburn
noun wind·burn \-ˌbərn\
Medical Definition of WINDBURN
: irritation of the skin caused by wind
—wind·burned \-ˌbərnd\ adjective
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