aurora
substantivoatestado nos diálogos
- Reino Unido//əˈɹɔː.ɹə//
- Reino Unido//ɔːˈɹɔː.ɹə//
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- Estados Unidos//ɔˈɹɔɹ.ə//
An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.
substantivo
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An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.
On the evening of our arrival at Muka I observed what appeared like a display of Aurora Borealis, though I could hardly believe that this was possible at a point a little south of the equator. The night was clear and calm, and the northern sky presented a diffused light, with a constant succession of faint vertical flashings or flickerings, exactly similar to an ordinary aurora in England.
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The Roman goddess of the dawn, equivalent to the Greek Ἠώς (Ēṓs).
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The dawn or early morning light itself; the first light of day.
Etimologia
Borrowed from Latin aurōra (“dawn”). Doublet of Eos.
Formas
- plural
- auroras, aurorae
aurora · An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually…
Aurora · Roman goddess of the dawn; equivalent of the Greek Eos.…Auschwitz · Synonym of Oświęcim, A city in Poland.auspicious · Of good omen; indicating future success.