jack-o'-lantern

/ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/ · noun

Meaning

A carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle.
A will o' the wisp.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

pumpkin(English)lantern(English)pumpkin head(English)turn into a pumpkin(English)olive branch(English)rose garden(English)tomato juice(English)french bread(English)

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Sources

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