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sunrise definition

sun·rise (sun′rīz′)

noun

  1. the daily appearance of the sun above the eastern horizon
  2. the varying time of this
  3. the atmospheric phenomena at this time

Etymology: sun + rise, v., prob. in such phrases as before the sun rise

adjective

designating an industry that is growing rapidly, esp. one that is still in an early stage of development

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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