auroras

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A form of aurora — An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

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Meanings

auroras1

noun
  1. pluralplural of aurora

Auroras2

proper nounthe Auroras
  1. abbreviationellipsisEllipsis of Aurora Islands.
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