Found 2 items, similar to coruscation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: coruscation coruscation n 1: the occurrence of a small flash or spark [syn: glitter, sparkle] 2: a sudden or striking display of brilliance; “corruscations of great wit”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Coruscation Coruscation \Cor`us*ca"tion\ (k?r`?s-k?"sh?n), n. [L. coruscatio: cf. F. coruscattion.] 1. A sudden flash or play of light. [1913 Webster] A very vivid but exceeding short-lived splender, not to call ?t a little coruscation. --Boyle. [1913 Webster] 2. A flash of intellectual brilliancy. [1913 Webster] He might have illuminated his times with the incessant cor??cations of his genius. --I. Taylor. Syn: Flash; glitter; blaze; gleam; sparkle. [1913 Webster]