luciferous

American

[loo-sif-er-uhs] / luˈsɪf ər əs /

adjective

bringing or providing light.
providing insight or enlightenment.

luciferous British

/ luːˈsɪfərəs /

adjective

rare bringing or giving light

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Etymology

Origin of luciferous

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

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