lanthorn
- noun
- /ˈlænθɔːn/
- Archaic
:
linterna de techo
- During the renovation, they discovered an old lanthorn that once brightened the staircase of the historic building.
Examples
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The architect designed a stunning lanthorn that would illuminate the entire dome with natural light.
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This lanthorn doth the horned moon present--
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Well, all that I have to say is to tell you that the lanthorn is the moon;
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This lanthorn doth the horned moon present; myself the man in the moon do seem to be.
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This man, with lanthorn, dog, and bush of thorns, presenteth moonshine;
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Or else one must come in with a bush of thorns and a lanthorn, and say he comes to disfigure, or present, the person of moonshine.
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The large glass lanthorn on the roof allowed fresh air to circulate throughout the attic space.
Synonyms
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A window in a roof or ceiling that lets natural light into a room
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Etymology
Lanthorn for the small roof tower comes from the old word lantern, and the spelling with horn reminds us that early lamps often had clear sides made of animal 'horn'. So a roof lanthorn is like a 'lantern' on top of a building that lets light and air into the rooms below.