headlamp

English

noun
Definitions
  • An individual headlight, particularly of a motor vehicle.
  • A flashlight worn on the head.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English lamp.

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English

lamp

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