lampwick

noun — 3 senses

lampwick

noun

Etymology From lamp + wick.

1

A wick of a lamp, usually an oil lamp.

2

Material for making wicks for lamps.

3

A plant of species Phlomis lychnitis.

Related terms
lamplight, lamplighter, lamp oil

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