lampion

noun

lam·​pi·​on

ˈlampēən

plural -s

archaic

: a small lamp (as a pot of oil with a wick) formerly used at illuminations

Word History

Etymology

French, from Italian lampione, augmentative of lampa lamp, from French lampe

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