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| lam·bent [ lámbənt ] |
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1. gleaming: softly gleaming or glowing
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2. playing over surface: flickering or playing as a flame over a surface without burning it
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3. brilliantly light: having a light but brilliant touch
  lambent wit
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| [Mid-17th century. < Latin lambent-, present participle of lambere "lick"] |
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| lam·ben·cy noun |
| lam·bent·ly adverb |
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