Lychnic

lik′nik, n. a part of the vespers of the Greek Church on the occasion of a vigil.— n. Lychnap′sia , a series of seven prayers in the vespers of the Greek Church.— adj. Lychnid′iate , emitting light, phosphorescent.— ns. Lych′nobite , one who works by night and sleeps by day; Lych′nomancy , divination by means of lamps; Lych′no scope , a small window-like opening in the south wall of a church. [Gr. lychnos , a light.]