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luminary

lu·mi·nar·y [ lmə nèrree ]


noun  (plural lu·mi·nar·ies)
Definition:
 
1. eminent person: an eminent or famous person

2. sun, moon, or star: an object, especially an astronomical one, that emits light ( literary )



adjective 
Definition:
 
characterized by light: relating to or characterized by light

[15th century. Directly or via Old French luminarie< late Latin luminarium< Latin lumin- "light"]
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