Luminaria Definition

lo͝omə-nârē-ə
luminarias
noun
A traditional Christmas ornament in Mexico and the SW U.S., consisting of a candle in an open, sand-filled paper bag: typically several of these are placed in a row outdoors and lighted as on Christmas Eve.
Webster's New World
A bonfire built in front of each house in a pueblo to celebrate Christmas Eve.
American Heritage

A vigil fire used in ceremonies, in Native American and Hispanic cultures.

Wiktionary

A makeshift lantern used as a holiday decoration, especially in Hispanic culture.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Luminaria

Noun

Singular:
luminaria
Plural:
luminarias

Origin of Luminaria

  • Spanish from Latin lūmināria pl. of lūmināre lamp luminary

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Spanish

    From Wiktionary

Luminaria Sentence Examples

  • Light and air are introduced by means of vertical shafts (luminaria) running up to the outer air, and often serving for several storeys.

  • A grid of arrows fills the screen and four Luminaria sit smiling in the corner.

  • A few luminaria, or some strings of lights draped in surrounding trees or shrubs, can be quite effective at creating a party atmosphere.

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Words Starting With

LLULUM

Words Ending With

AIARIA

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luminaria

Words Starting With L and Ending With A

Starts With L & Ends With AStarts With LU & Ends With AStarts With L & Ends With IA

Word Length

9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With L9 Letter Words Ending With A