n.
Pronunciation: ' lü-m ə - ˌ ner- ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -nar · ies
Etymology: Middle English luminarye, from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French luminaire light, luminary, from Late Latin luminaria, plural of luminare lamp, heavenly body, from Latin, window, from lumin-, lumen light; akin to Latin luc ē re to shine ― more at LIGHT
Date: 15th century
1 : a person of prominence or brilliant achievement
2 : a body that gives light especially : one of the celestial bodies
– luminary adjective