LUMINARIA

Etymology 1

Noun

luminaria (plural luminarias)

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

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

Synonyms

• (lantern): farolito

Etymology 2

Noun

luminaria

plural of luminarium

Source: Wiktionary



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