lucernal

adjective

lu·​cer·​nal

(ˈ)lü¦sərnᵊl,

-¦sə̄n-,

-¦əin-

: of or relating to a lamp

lucernal microscope

Word History

Etymology

Latin lucerna lamp + English -al

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