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lantern meaning in Hindi

लालटेन lālṭen

UK/ˈlæntən//ˈlæ̝ntɚn/

lantern in Hindi: लालटेन (lālṭen), फ़ानूस (fānūs), फानूस (phānūs). In English, lantern means a case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

Hindi words for lantern

case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light
लालटेन lālṭen, फ़ानूस fānūs, फानूस phānūs

English meaning of lantern

  1. noun A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
  2. noun Especially, a metal casing with lens used to illuminate a stage (e.g. spotlight, floodlight).
  3. noun An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
  4. noun A cage or open chamber of rich architecture, open below into the building or tower which it crowns.

Full definition of lantern

lantern in a sentence

  • the lantern of the cupola of the Capitol at Washington, or that of the Florence cathedral
  • to lantern a lighthouse

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Questions about lantern in Hindi

What is the meaning of lantern in Hindi?
Lantern in Hindi is लालटेन (lālṭen), फ़ानूस (fānūs), फानूस (phānūs).
lantern का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Lantern: लालटेन (lālṭen), फ़ानूस (fānūs), फानूस (phānūs).
What does lantern mean in English?
Lantern means a case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

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