aurore

[ɔˈʁɔːʁ]

Definitions

1. noun

The dawn, especially at sunrise, characterized by a reddish or pinkish glow in the sky.

“The aurore over the mountains was breathtakingly beautiful.”

2. proper noun

Aurora, a Roman goddess of the dawn, or a female given name.

“Aurore Dupin was a French writer and historian.”

Synonyms

  • dawn
  • morning
  • sunrise

Antonyms

  • dusk
  • evening
  • nightfall