Etymology

luminaire

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Today it means: An electrical device that contains an electric lamp that provides illumination. Full definition →

French luminaire
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  1. French · borrowed fromluminaire
  2. English todayluminaire

Unadapted borrowing from French luminaire. Doublet of luminary.

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