Chinese lantern

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A paper lantern in bright colours used for decorative purposes, commonly painted with Chinese art and calligraphy motifs; some float in the air like hot-air balloons, and some float on water.

    "Near-synonym: sky lantern"

  2. 2
    a collapsible paper lantern in bright colors; used for decorative purposes wordnet
  3. 3
    A bladder cherry (Alkekengi officinarum, syn. Physalis alkekengi).

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