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Chinese lantern
noun
- a collapsible lantern of thin, colored paper, often used for decorative lighting.
Chinese lantern
noun
- a collapsible lantern made of thin coloured paper
- an Asian solanaceous plant, Physalis franchetii, cultivated for its attractive orange-red inflated calyx See also winter cherry
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Chinese lantern1
First recorded in 1815–25
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Example Sentences
White poinsettias donned with colorful berries, Chinese lantern pods and bobbles may be all you need for an eye-catching display.
From Seattle Times
“Canada saw the balloon, and they were like, ‘Oh, look, one of those Chinese lanterns!’”
From New York Times
At Taoranting Park, there was no sign of the usual bustling New Year food stalls despite its walkways being decorated with traditional Chinese lanterns.
From Seattle Times
They used to be commonly called Chinese lanterns, as they go back to the Han Dynasty.
From Seattle Times
The Chinese lantern is an ancient cultural symbol associated with harvest, celebration, prosperity and brightness.
From Seattle Times
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