| 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. |