Where does “noctilucent” come from?
noctilucent (English) comes from English lucent, from Latin lūcēns.
noctilucent (English): Shining or glowing at night, especially of very...
Definitions
- Shining or glowing at night, especially of very...
Ancestry of “noctilucent”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | lucent | Emitting light; shining, luminous; Translucent;... |
| 2 | Latin | lūcēns | — |