English

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Etymology

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Unadapted borrowing from French luminaire. Doublet of luminary.

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Noun

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luminaire (plural luminaires)

  1. An electrical device that contains an electric lamp that provides illumination.
    Synonyms: light fixture, lighting fixture

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French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin lūmināre, from Latin lūmen. Doublet of lumière, which was inherited.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ly.mi.nɛʁ/
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Noun

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luminaire m (plural luminaires)

  1. a luminaire, a light fixture

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