luminare.
a shining heavenly body (especially said of the Sun and the Moon)
Meaning & usage
a shining heavenly body (especially said of the Sun and the Moon)
one who has achieved success in their field; leading light, luminary
a vertical opening in a catacomb meant to let light and air inside
illumination, luminary
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Late Latin lūmināre (“star” ← “light” ← “opening that lets light in”).
to illuminate, lighten, light up
to shine, glow
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Latin lūmināre (“to illuminate, brighten”).
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