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| lamp [ lamp ] (plural lamps) |
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1. electric light: a device that produces electric light
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2. device producing light: a device that burns oil, gas, or wax to produce light
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3. radiation source: a device that supplies ultraviolet light or infrared heat radiation, especially for medical or cosmetic treatment
  a sun lamp
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4. source of enlightenment: a source of enlightenment or inspiration
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| [12th century. Via French lampe< Latin lampas< Greek, "torch" < lampein "to shine"] |
