windburned


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wind·burn

 (wĭnd′bûrn′)
n.
An irritation or chafing of the skin caused by long exposure to the wind.
wind′burned′ adj.
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Adj.1.windburned - suffering from windburn
windburnt
unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers"
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