"lantern" meaning in English

See lantern in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈlæntən/ [UK], /ˈlæn(t)ɚn/ [US] Audio: en-us-lantern.ogg [US] Forms: lantern, lanterns [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A lantern is a light covered by glass that can be carried by a handle.
    Sense id: simple-lantern-en-noun-xn3n-TOJ
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