Where does “sunbeam” come from?
Sunbeam is a compound of Middle English sonne and bēme, ultimately from Old English sunne and bēam meaning "sun" and "tree" or "beam."
sunbeam (English): A visible, narrow, and intense ray of sunlight;...
Definitions
- A visible, narrow, and intense ray of sunlight;...
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