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jack-o-lanterns

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun jack-o-lantern has 1 sense
  1. 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-o-lanterns

Description:

Jack-o-lanterns refer to hollowed-out pumpkins that have been carved with scary or funny faces and then lit from inside with a candle, typically associated with Halloween celebrations. This term is widely popular during the fall season and is prevalent in American culture.

Senses:

Noun (Plural):

  1. A carved pumpkin with a candle or light source inside, traditionally displayed at Halloween.
  2. The act or practice of carving pumpkins into lanterns.

Sample Sentences:

Noun (Senses 1):

  1. Every year, the neighborhood kids enjoy going house to house to see the creatively carved jack-o-lanterns.
  2. The flickering flame within the jack-o-lantern cast eerie shadows on the porch.
  3. We spent hours meticulously carving the perfect jack-o-lanterns for our front yard display.

Noun (Sense 2):

  1. Join us for a jack-o-lantern carving workshop where you can learn various techniques and designs.
  2. The local community organized a competition for the best jack-o-lantern, drawing participants of all ages.

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