hurricane lamp

American  

noun

1. a candlestick or oil lantern protected against drafts or winds by a glass chimney.

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hurricane lamp British  

noun

1. Also called: storm lantern. a paraffin lamp, with a glass covering to prevent the flame from being blown out

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Etymology

Origin of hurricane lamp

First recorded in 1890–95

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hurricane lamp

Bunny Williams for Ballard Designs Tortoise blown-glass hurricane lamp, 16" h. x 6" dia.;

From Architectural Digest ● Dec. 1, 2014

A hurricane lamp stood on the bare cement floor, and fishing nets were bundled in three corners of the room.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

Doc turned up the wick on his hurricane lamp, an old oil one with a tall glass cover to protect the light when it was windy.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

The hurricane lamp was lit, but it was still pitch-dark outside.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

I took the small hurricane lamp off my bed table, went to the kitchen, and lit it with a match.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

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