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lantern

lan.tern \'lant-*rn\ n [ME lanterne, fr. MF, fr. L lanterna, fr. Gk 
   lampte-r, fr.] often attrib  lampein to shine - more at LAMP 1: a usu. 
   portable protective case for a light with transparent openings  obs  2a: 
   LIGHTHOUSE  2b: the chamber in a lighthouse containing the light  2c: a 
   structure with glazed or open sides above an opening in a roof for li ght 
   or ventilation 2d: a small tower or cupola or one stage of a cupola  3: 
   PROJECTOR