luminiferous
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lu·mi·nif·er·ous

adjective \ˌlü-mə-ˈni-f(ə-)rəs\

Definition of LUMINIFEROUS

: transmitting, producing, or yielding light

First Known Use of LUMINIFEROUS

1801

lu·mi·nif·er·ous

adjective \ˌlü-mə-ˈnif-(ə-)rəs\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of LUMINIFEROUS

: transmitting, producing, or yielding light

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