luciferous
1Luciferous — Lu*cif er*ous, a. [See {Lucifer}.] Giving light; affording light or means of discovery. Boyle. [1913 Webster] …
2luciferous — light bringing, emitting light, 1650s, from L. lucifer (see LUCIFER (Cf. Lucifer)) + OUS (Cf. ous). Figurative use is earliest (1640s) and more common …
3luciferous — [lo͞o sif′ər əs] adj. [L lucifer (see LUCIFER) + OUS] Now Rare providing light or mental insight …
4luciferous — adjective Etymology: Latin lucifer Date: 1648 bringing light or insight ; illuminating < a luciferous performance of the opera > …
5luciferous — light producing, bioluminescent …
6luciferous — /looh sif euhr euhs/, adj. 1. bringing or providing light. 2. providing insight or enlightenment. [1640 50; < L lucifer (see LUCIFER) + OUS] * * * …
7luciferous — adjective a) Literally illuminating; providing light. b) Figuratively illuminating; offering insight …
8luciferous — light bringing; light giving Bearing and Carrying …
9luciferous — lu·cif·er·ous …
10luciferous — 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 …
