"low-sun" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more low-sun [comparative], most low-sun [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} low-sun (comparative more low-sun, superlative most low-sun)
  1. Pertaining to the sun being low in the sky, such as in winter or near sunset or sunrise. Synonyms: lowsun
    Sense id: en-low-sun-en-adj-LW2rKphb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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