uplight

Meaning

Noun

A recessed light fixture that directs the light in an upward direction.

Verb

1. To light up, illuminate.
2. To illuminate from below.

Etymology

Cognate with Saterland Frisian: apljuchte

Cognate with Western Frisian: opljochtsje

Cognate with Dutch: oplichten

Cognate with German: aufleuchten

In summary

From up- + light. Compare Saterland Frisian apljuchte (“to illuminate”), West Frisian opljochtsje (“to illuminate”), Dutch oplichten (“to illuminate”), German Low German upluchten, uplüchten (“to illuminate”), German aufleuchten (“to illuminate”).