"wondershine" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -aɪn Etymology: From wonder + shine. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wonder|shine}} wonder + shine Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wondershine (uncountable)
  1. (rare) A wondrous or glorious glow or shine Tags: rare, uncountable Synonyms: wonderglow

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