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spirit lamp

The correct spelling is spirit lamp.

How to pronounce spirit lamp

noun

Say it like: Spi-rit- la-mp

The correct spelling is spirit lamp. A lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol, ethanol or denatured alcohol. For example: "By way of armoury and utensils, I took a revolver, a little spirit-lamp and pan, a lantern and some halfpenny candles, a jack-knife and a large leather flask."

Usage Examples

By way of armoury and utensils, I took a revolver, a little spirit-lamp and pan, a lantern and some halfpenny candles, a jack-knife and a large leather flask.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol, ethanol or denatured alcohol.

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