LUMINARY


Meaning of LUMINARY in English

[ 'lu:mɪn(ə)ri ]

■ noun ( plural luminaries )

1》 a person who inspires or influences others.

2》 archaic a natural light-giving body, especially the sun or moon.

Origin

ME: from OFr. luminarie or late L. luminarium , from L. lumen , lumin- 'light'.

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