jack-a-lantern

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Noun jack-a-lantern has 1 sense

jack-o-lantern fungus, jack-o-lantern, jack-a-lantern, Omphalotus illudens - a large poisonous agaric with orange caps and narrow clustered stalks; the gills are luminescent
--₁ is a kind of agaric
--₁ is a member of Omphalotus, genus Omphalotus

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Jack-a-lantern

Definition:

A jack-a-lantern is a carved pumpkin that is usually made into a lantern, typically used as a decoration during Halloween. It is traditionally carved with a face and a light source is placed inside to create a spooky glow.

Senses:

Noun:

A Halloween lantern made from a hollowed-out pumpkin carved to resemble a human face.
Any lantern or light source used for decorative purposes during Halloween.

Examples:

Noun:

Every Halloween, we gather around the porch to admire our spooky jack-a-lanterns.
The children went trick-or-treating with their homemade jack-a-lanterns.

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