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LU'MINARY, n. [L. luminare, from lumen, light.]

1. Any body that gives light, but chiefly one of the celestial orbs. The sun is the principal luminary in our system. the stars are inferior luminaries.

2. One that illustrates any subject, or enlightens mankind; as, Bacon and Newton were distinguished luminaries.

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