lampion

lam·pi·on

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lam-pee-uh n]
- /ˈlæm pi ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lam-pee-uh n]
- /ˈlæm pi ən/

Definitions of lampion word

noun lampion a small lamp, especially a small oil lamp with a tinted glass chimney, formerly very popular as a source of illumination on carriages. 1
noun lampion A small oil lamp. 1
noun lampion an oil-burning lamp 0
noun lampion a small oil lamp, usually with a colored glass chimney, formerly used as for a carriage light 0

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Origin of lampion

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < French < Italian lampione carriage or street light, augmentative of lampa lamp

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Parts of speech for Lampion

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lampion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lampion usage trend in Literature

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