- luciferous
- [lu:ʹsıf(ə)rəs] a уст.
1) светящийся; дающий свет; светоносный2) проливающий свет, проясняющий; озаряющий
Новый большой англо-русский словарь. 2001.
luciferous
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Luciferous — Lu*cif er*ous, a. [See {Lucifer}.] Giving light; affording light or means of discovery. Boyle. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
luciferous — light bringing, emitting light, 1650s, from L. lucifer (see LUCIFER (Cf. Lucifer)) + OUS (Cf. ous). Figurative use is earliest (1640s) and more common … Etymology dictionary
luciferous — [lo͞o sif′ər əs] adj. [L lucifer (see LUCIFER) + OUS] Now Rare providing light or mental insight … English World dictionary
luciferous — adjective Etymology: Latin lucifer Date: 1648 bringing light or insight ; illuminating < a luciferous performance of the opera > … New Collegiate Dictionary
luciferous — light producing, bioluminescent … Dictionary of ichthyology
luciferous — /looh sif euhr euhs/, adj. 1. bringing or providing light. 2. providing insight or enlightenment. [1640 50; < L lucifer (see LUCIFER) + OUS] * * * … Universalium
luciferous — adjective a) Literally illuminating; providing light. b) Figuratively illuminating; offering insight … Wiktionary
luciferous — light bringing; light giving Bearing and Carrying … Phrontistery dictionary
luciferous — lu·cif·er·ous … English syllables
luciferous — lu•cif•er•ous [[t]luˈsɪf ər əs[/t]] adj. 1) bringing or providing light 2) providing insight or enlightenment • Etymology: 1640–50; < L lūcifer … From formal English to slang
luciferous — /luˈsɪfərəs/ (say looh sifuhruhs) adjective bringing or giving light. {Latin lūcifer light bringing + ous} …
