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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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Words nearby luciferous
luciferase, Luciferian, Luciferianism, luciferin, lucifer match, luciferous, lucifugous, Lucilius, Lucille, Lucina, Lucinda
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How to use luciferous in a sentence
Go ahead, Luciferous Warniferous, noble Sanfordite, and tell us whats on your mind.
Marjorie Dean College Junior|Pauline LesterThe unprecedented rise of Luciferous Warniferous; or, Secretaries who have become famous.
Marjorie Dean College Junior|Pauline LesterLuciferous Warniferous, the world's great private investigator.
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British Dictionary definitions for luciferous
luciferous
/ (luːˈsɪfərəs) /
adjective
rare bringing or giving light
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