Word of the Day for Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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luminary \LOO-muh-nair-ee\, noun:
luminary \LOO-muh-nair-ee\, noun:
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1. Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies.
1. Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies.
2. A person of eminence or brilliant achievement.
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The B.O. is a luminary in his own mind!
The B.O. is a luminary in his own mind!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Luminary derives from Latin luminare, "a window," from lumin-, lumen, "light."
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