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lantern

DEFINITIONS OF: lantern

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n light in a transparent protective case

Types:
Chinese lantern
a collapsible paper lantern in bright colors; used for decorative purposes
bull's-eye, dark lantern
a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light
jack-o'-lantern
lantern carved from a pumpkin
Type of:
lamp
an artificial source of visible illumination
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