simple past tense and past participle of lantern

A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

(transitive) To furnish with a lantern.

Of a facial feature, large and squarish in shape as an old-fashioned lantern.

present participle of lantern

plural of lantern

bladder cherry (Alkekengi officinarum, syn. Physalis alkekengi).

A paper lantern in bright colours used for decorative purposes, commonly painted with Chinese art and calligraphy motifs. / A bladder cherry (Alkekengi officinarum, syn. Physalis alkekengi).

(historical) An early light projector and precursor to the slide projector that could achieve simple animation by moving and merging images. / (dated) A slide projector.

plural of lantern beetle