suntan

English

noun
Definitions
  • In humans a brown or darkened coloration of the skin caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.

Etymology

Compound from English sun + English tan (twig).

Origin

English

tan

Gloss

twig

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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