† ˈlumany Obs. rare—1.
[? Blunder for lunary.]
Some plant or substance used in alchemy.
1592 Lyly Galathea ii. iii, Then our Mettles, Saltpeeter, Vitrioll, Sal tartar, Sal perperat..Egrimony, Lumany, Brimstone..and what not, to make I know not what. |