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Portuguese
Etymology
Borrowed from French lampion, from Italian lampione (from lampa + -one).
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /lɐ̃.piˈɐ̃w̃/ , (faster pronunciation) /lɐ̃ˈpjɐ̃w̃/
Noun
lampião m (plural lampiões)
- street lamp
- lamp (hand-held)
- lantern
- Synonym: lanterna