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limelight

noun

1 limelight

A focus of public attention:
— He enjoyed being in the limelight.

synonyms: glare, public eye, spotlight.

Dutch: in de schijnwerpers staan, belichting, spotlight

2 limelight

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

synonym: calcium light.

Dutch: spotlicht, kalklicht
Polish: światło Drummonda, światło wapienne


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