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The definition of a lamp is a device that produces light or a container for such a device.
(noun)An example of a lamp is an electric light bulb.
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See lamp in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a container with a wick for burning oil, alcohol, etc. to produce light or heat: the wick is often enclosed in a glass tube or chimney, to protect the flame
- any of various devices for producing light or heat, as an electric light bulb or a gas jet
- a holder, stand, or base for such a device
- a source of knowledge, wisdom, or spiritual strength
- Old Poet. the sun, moon, a star, etc.
- Slang the eyes
Origin: ME lampe < OFr < VL lampade < L lampas (gen. lampadis) < Gr < lampein, to shine < IE base *lap- > Latvian lāpa, torch
transitive verb
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See lamp in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. A device that generates light, heat, or therapeutic radiation.b. A vessel containing oil or alcohol burned through a wick for illumination.
- A celestial body that gives off or reflects light.
- Something that illumines the mind or soul.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English lampe
Origin: , from Old French
Origin: , from Latin lampas
Origin: , from Greek
Origin: , from lampein, to shine
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