Definition of illuminati

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Illuminati (v. t.) Members of a sect which sprung up in Spain about the year 1575. Their principal doctrine was, that, by means of prayer, they had attained to so perfect a state as to have no need of ordinances, sacraments, good works, etc.; -- called also Alumbrados, Perfectibilists, etc..

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Illuminism :: Illuminism (n.) The principles of the Illuminati.
Ethylene :: Ethylene (n.) A colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H4, forming an important ingredient of illuminating gas, and also obtained by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid in alcohol. It is an unsaturated compound and combines directly with chlorine and bromine to form oily liquids (Dutch liquid), -- hence called olefiant gas. Called also ethene, elayl, and formerly, bicarbureted hydrogen..
Illuministic :: Illuministic (a.) Of or pertaining to illuminism, or the Illuminati..
Lightness :: Lightness (n.) Illumination, or degree of illumination; as, the lightness of a room..
Enlimn :: Enlimn (v. t.) To adorn by illuminating or ornamenting with colored and decorated letters and figures, as a book or manuscript..
Gasogen :: Gasogen (n.) A volatile hydrocarbon, used as an illuminant, or for charging illuminating gas..
Shade :: Shade (v. t.) To shelter or screen by intercepting the rays of light; to keep off illumination from.
Wick :: Wick (n.) A bundle of fibers, or a loosely twisted or braided cord, tape, or tube, usually made of soft spun cotton threads, which by capillary attraction draws up a steady supply of the oil in lamps, the melted tallow or wax in candles, or other material used for illumination, in small successive portions, to be burned..
Illuminize :: Illuminize (v. t.) To initiate the doctrines or principles of the Illuminati.
Photometer :: Photometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the intensity of light, or, more especially, for comparing the relative intensities of different lights, or their relative illuminating power..
Illuminati :: Illuminati (v. t.) Any persons who profess special spiritual or intellectual enlightenment.
Cosmorama :: Cosmorama (n.) An exhibition in which a series of views in various parts of the world is seen reflected by mirrors through a series of lenses, with such illumination, etc., as will make the views most closely represent reality..
Light :: Light (n.) That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information.
Illuminati :: Illuminati (v. t.) Members of certain associations in Modern Europe, who combined to promote social reforms, by which they expected to raise men and society to perfection, esp. of one originated in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, professor of canon law at Ingolstadt, which spread rapidly for a time, but ceased after a few years..
Illuminati :: Illuminati (v. t.) Persons in the early church who had received baptism; in which ceremony a lighted taper was given them, as a symbol of the spiritual illumination they has received by that sacrament..
Distillation :: Distillation (n.) The separation of the volatile parts of a substance from the more fixed; specifically, the operation of driving off gas or vapor from volatile liquids or solids, by heat in a retort or still, and the condensation of the products as far as possible by a cool receiver, alembic, or condenser; rectification; vaporization; condensation; as, the distillation of illuminating gas and coal, of alcohol from sour mash, or of boric acid in steam..
Carburetant :: Carburetant (n.) Any volatile liquid used in charging illuminating gases.
Ethane :: Ethane (n.) A gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H6, forming a constituent of ordinary illuminating gas. It is the second member of the paraffin series, and its most important derivatives are common alcohol, aldehyde, ether, and acetic acid. Called also dimethyl..
Gaslight :: Gaslight (n.) The light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas.
Illuminati :: Illuminati (v. t.) An obscure sect of French Familists.
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