Apricity

Another new word for me - apricity. It describes "the warmth of the sun in winter," an old English word that has fallen into disuse, forgotten about. I think it's worth reviving; diversity in language adds depth, nuanced meaning and richness to its existence.

The Oxford English Dictionary lists its etymology as coming from the Latin aprīcitāt-em. To me, that sounds like appreciative, of which I most certainly am when I experience sun in winter.

In their Grammatical Dictionary of Botanical Latin, the Missouri Botanical Garden gives "apricus" to mean 'being exposed to the sun.' 

Oh, what a glorious thing our star is!