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lantern in Malay

tanglung

UK/ˈlæntən//ˈlæ̝ntɚn/

lantern in Malay: tanglung, lentera. In English, lantern means a case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

Malay words for lantern

case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light
tanglung, lentera

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

lantern in other languages

Questions about lantern in Malay

What is the meaning of lantern in Malay?
Lantern in Malay is tanglung, lentera.
Apakah maksud lantern dalam bahasa Melayu?
Lantern: tanglung, lentera.
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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