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The correct spelling is lanterns.
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noun
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The correct spelling is lanterns. A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings. For example: "the lantern of the cupola of the Capitol at Washington, or that of the Florence cathedral"
Usage Examples
“the lantern of the cupola of the Capitol at Washington, or that of the Florence cathedral”
Definition
noun
- 1.A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
- 2.Especially, a metal casing with lens used to illuminate a stage (e.g. spotlight, floodlight).
- 3.An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
- 4.A cage or open chamber of rich architecture, open below into the building or tower which it crowns.
- 5.A smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one, for ornament, or to admit light.
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