Meaning of lumen | Babel Free
[ˈɫuː.mɛn]Definitions
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light, source of light declension-3
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the eyes declension-3, poetic
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daylight declension-3, poetic
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brightness declension-3, poetic
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the light of life declension-3, poetic
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An opening through which light can penetrate such as an air-hole or a window. declension-3
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The opening or orifice in a water-pipe or funnel declension-3
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a luminary, star, light (a most distinguished person) declension-3, figuratively
Equivalents
English
light
Examples
“… nec dulcī dēclīnat lūmina somnō.”
[Rumor] never closes her eyes in sweet slumber.
“29 BCE – 19 BCE, Vergilius, Aeneid 6.356”
“8 CE – 12 CE, Ovidius, Sorrows 4.4.45”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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