noun

1. a container with a wick for burning oil, alcohol, etc. to produce light or heat: the wick is often enclosed in a glass tube or chimney, to protect the flame
2. any of various devices for producing light or heat, as an electric light bulb or a gas jet
3. a holder, stand, or base for such a device
4. a source of knowledge, wisdom, or spiritual strength
5. Old Poet. the sun, moon, a star, etc.
6. Slang the eyes

Etymology: ME lampe < OFr < VL lampade < L lampas (gen. lampadis) < Gr < lampein, to shine < IE base *lap- > Latvian lāpa, torch

transitive verb