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lantern meaning in Sanskrit

दीपिका dīpikā

UK/ˈlæntən//ˈlæ̝ntɚn/

lantern in Sanskrit: दीपिका (dīpikā). In English, lantern means a case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

Sanskrit words for lantern

case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light
दीपिका dīpikā

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 Sanskrit

What is the meaning of lantern in Sanskrit?
Lantern in Sanskrit is दीपिका (dīpikā).
lantern इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Lantern: दीपिका (dīpikā).
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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