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limelight

li·me·light

UK/ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ US/ˈlaɪˌmlaɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a relation between linguistic forms or constituents

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2.

a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting

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Origin

From lime + light.

Phrases

  • hog the limelight
  • in the limelight

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