luminare.
That which gives light; enlightener
Meaning & usage
That which gives light; enlightener
a window-shutter, window (that lets light in)
light, lamp (such as those lighted in churches in honor of martyrs)
A luminary; especially a heavenly body.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *lewk- Proto-Indo-European *-s- Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *léwksmn̥ Proto-Italic *louksmən Latin lūmen Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālis Latin -āris Latin lūmināre From lūmen (“light”) + -āris.
inflection of lūminō: present active infinitive
inflection of lūminō: second-person singular present passive imperative/indicative
Where this word comes from
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