sunless |
lacking sunlight; dark. [2 definitions] |
sunlight |
the light of the sun; sunshine. |
sunlit |
full of sunlight. |
Sunna |
the traditional body of Muslim law, based on the teachings and practices of Muhammad but not attributed directly to him, and followed by orthodox Muslims. |
Sunni |
see "Sunnite." |
Sunnite |
a member of the main sect of Islam, believing in the Sunna as an authoritative supplement to the Koran, and accepting the first four caliphs as Muhammad's rightful successors; Sunni. (Cf. Shiite.) |
sunny |
having much sunlight. [3 definitions] |
sunny side |
the side of a physical object upon which the sun shines. [2 definitions] |
sunny side up |
of an egg, fried on one side, with the yolk unbroken. |
sun porch |
a porch with large windows designed to let in large amounts of sunlight. |
sunproof |
resistant or impervious to sunlight. |
sunrise |
the moment each day at which the sun first becomes visible above the eastern horizon. [2 definitions] |
sunroof |
a sliding panel in the roof of an automobile that may be opened to let in light and air. |
sunscald |
an injury to plants caused by excessive sunlight or heat, characterized by whitening or browning of the leaves, fruits, or flowers. |
sunscreen |
a compound used in ointments, lotions, and the like to provide protection against the sun's rays and thus prevent sunburn. |
sunset |
the moment each day when the sun disappears below the western horizon. [2 definitions] |
sunshade |
a protective covering, such as a parasol, brimmed hat, or awning, that blocks the sun's rays. |
sunshine |
the bright light of the sun unobstructed by clouds. [4 definitions] |
sunshine law |
any law that obligates a government body to make its meetings and records accessible to the public. |
sunspot |
one of the dark, recurring patches that are sometimes seen on the sun's surface and that affect the earth's magnetic fields. |
sunstroke |
convulsions or a sudden inability to feel or move, brought on by overexposure to the sun or to excessive heat; insolation; heatstroke. |