From HomoExcelsior

1. The act of illuminating. 2. The state of being illuminated. 3. A source of light. 4. Decorative lighting. 5. Spiritual or intellectual enlightenment. 6. Clarification; elucidation. 7. The art or act of decorating a text, a page, or an initial letter with ornamental designs, miniatures, or lettering. 8. An example of this art. 9. illuminance

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