[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

effulgence \efful"gence\, n.
   the state of being effulgent; extreme brilliancy; a flood of
   light; great luster or brightness; splendor.
   1913 webster

         the effulgence of his glory abides.      --milton.
   1913 webster

         the bright and the balmy effulgence of morn. --beattie.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

effulgence
     n : the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
         syn: radiance, radiancy, shine, refulgence, refulgency
see also:
radiance radiancy shine refulgence refulgency 

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