"northern streamers" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} northern streamers pl (plural only)
  1. northern lights, aurora borealis Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-northern_streamers-en-noun-wIYStkNj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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