"rainburn" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From rain + burn, by analogy with sunburn. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rain|burn}} rain + burn, {{m|en|sunburn}} sunburn Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rainburn (uncountable)
  1. (humorous) A notional burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to heavy rain. Tags: humorous, uncountable Categories (topical): Rain Related terms: moonburn

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