jack-o'-lanterns

A form of jack-o'-lantern — A carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle. It is a symbol of Halloween.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of jack-o'-lantern
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