luminary

One entry found for luminary.

Main Entry: lu·mi·nary
Pronunciation: 'lü-m&-"ner-E
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): 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 lucEre to shine -- more at LIGHT
1 : a person of prominence or brilliant achievement
2 : a body that gives light; especially : one of the celestial bodies
- luminary adjective