/ˈluːsɪdə/ (LOO-sid-uh)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by light; radiant or glowing

“The lucida atmosphere of the setting sun created a warm ambiance.”

2. noun

a genus of beetles, especially the firefly beetle

“The lucida fireflies lit up the dark forest with their glowing abdomens.”

3. noun

a type of astronomical star chart or map, especially one showing the position of stars and constellations

“The astronomer used the lucida chart to locate the position of the new star in the galaxy.”