windburn

English

Etymology

wind +‎ burn

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈwɪndbɜː(ɹ)n/

Noun

windburn (countable and uncountable, plural windburns)

1. (medicine) An irritation of the skin caused by exposure to the wind.

   Coordinate term: sunburn

2. Damage to a plant caused by cold and windy conditions that dry out the leaves.