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hurricane lamp

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hurricane lamp
a paraffin lamp, with a glass covering to prevent the flame from being blown out

hurricane lamp [′hər·ə‚kān ‚lamp]
(engineering)
An oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated lid to protect the flame, or a candle with a glass chimney.


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We take special care and pride to create Inaugural gifts befitting the President of the United States, and these detailed crystal hurricane lamps are a true testament to quality and craftsmanship that have been part of the Lenox tradition for more than 115 years.
 
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