sunburst

A sudden burst of sunlight, as through broken clouds.

A pattern or design consisting of a central disk with radiating spires projecting in the manner of sunbeams.

A jeweled brooch with such a design.

A strong outburst of sunlight; a resplendent beaming of the sun through rifted clouds; hence, in pyrotechny, an imitation of such an effect.

Hence, a figure, or object, as in architectural ornamentation, jewelry, etc., resembling, or thought to resemble, the bursting forth of rays in all directions from the sun.