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luciferous

[ loo-sif-er-uhs ]
/ luˈsɪf ər əs /
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adjective
bringing or providing light.
providing insight or enlightenment.
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Origin of luciferous

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin lūcifer (see Lucifer) + -ous

Words nearby luciferous

luciferase, Luciferian, Luciferianism, luciferin, lucifer match, luciferous, lucifugous, Lucilius, Lucille, Lucina, Lucinda
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British Dictionary definitions for luciferous

luciferous
/ (luːˈsɪfərəs) /
adjective
rare bringing or giving light
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