laurence: Meaning and Definition of

lau•rence

Pronunciation: (lôr'uns, lor'-), [key]
— n.
  1. a shimmering effect seen over a hot surface, such as a pavement or roadway, on a clear and calm day, caused by the irregular refraction of light. Cf. scintillation (def. 4).

Lau•rence

Pronunciation: (lôr'uns, lor'-), [key]
— n.
  1. a male given name, form of
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