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hurricane lamp

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hurricane lamp
n.
A lamp with a candle, oiled wick, or electric bulb protected by a glass chimney.
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hurricane lamp
hurricane lamp
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) a paraffin lamp, with a glass covering to prevent the flame from being blown out Also called storm lantern
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Noun1.hurricane lamphurricane lamp - an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds; candlestick with a glass chimney
hurricane lantern, storm lamp, storm lantern, tornado lantern
lamp - an artificial source of visible illumination
Translations
hurricane lamp
n → Sturmlaterne f
hurricane lamp n → lampada controvento
hurricane lamp n → lampada controvento


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We take special care and pride to create Inaugural gifts befitting the President of the United States, and these detailed crystal hurricane lamps are a true testament to quality and craftsmanship that have been part of the Lenox tradition for more than 115 years.
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