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Definition of: luminary
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′mə·ner′ē) noun plural ·nar·ies
1. Any body that gives light; specifically, one of the heavenly bodies as a source of light.
2. One who enlightens men or makes clear any subject.
3. Any light or source of illumination. [<OF luminaire <LL luminarium candle, torch <lumen light]
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