"apricity" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /əˈpɹɪsɪti/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-apricity.wav [Southern-England]
Etymology: From the Latin aprīcitās, noun of quality from aprīcus (“warmed by the sun”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|aprīcitās}} Latin aprīcitās, {{m|la|aprīcus||warmed by the sun}} aprīcus (“warmed by the sun”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} apricity (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) The light or warmth of the Sun. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Sun, Winter Related terms: apricate, aprication
    Sense id: en-apricity-en-noun-cZg9ETsc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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