lamp

ˈlæ̞mp

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#1·22h ago

A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.

Origin: From , lampe, from , from , from , from . Cognate with , . Displaced native. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·22h ago

A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.

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#3·22h ago

A piece of furniture holding one or more electric light sockets.

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