English Explanatory Dictionary

Chinese lantern

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A paper lantern in bright colours used for decorative purposes, commonly painted with Chinese art and calligraphy motifs; some float in the air like hot-air balloons, and some float on water.
  2. A bladder cherry (Alkekengi officinarum, syn. Physalis alkekengi).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Chinese lantern Chinese lanterns

Synonyms

sky lantern
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