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lantern noun

  /ˈlæntən/ , /ˈlɛən(t)ɚn/
  • A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
  • (architecture) A smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one, for ornament, or to admit light.
  • (steam engines) A kind of cage inserted in a stuffing box and surrounding a piston rod, to separate the packing into two parts and form a chamber between for the reception of steam, etc.; a lantern brass.
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