laumpe

Middle English

/ˈlau̯mp(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • A lamp or light.
  • (figurative) A metaphorical light or fire.
  • (alchemy) An alchemical heater.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French lampe (lamp, light) derived from Latin lampas (lamp, torch, lantern, light).

Origin

Latin

lampas

Gloss

lamp, torch, lantern, light

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji
🛋️ 🪔

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