lamppost.
The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.
Meaning & usage
The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.
A tall, thin person.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Ancient Greek λᾰ́μπω (lắmpō) Ancient Greek -άζω (-ázō) Ancient Greek -ᾰ́ς (-ắs) Ancient Greek λᾰμπᾰ́ς (lămpắs) Byzantine Greek λαμπάδα (lampáda)bor. Late Latin lampada Old French lampebor. Middle English laumpe English lamp English post English lamppost From lamp + post.
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