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lanterna

Lanterna is a term used in several Romance languages, most notably Italian and Portuguese, to refer to a lantern or lamp. It derives from the Latin lanterna, a word for a light source that protects and contains a flame or bulb.

In everyday usage, lanterna denotes a portable light device, typically enclosed to shield the flame or to

The phrase lanterna magica, or magic lantern, refers to an early projection device used from the 17th

La Lanterna is also the name associated with a landmark in Genoa, Italy. The Torre della Lanterna,

In other contexts, Lanterna can appear in place names or brand names inspired by the imagery of

house
a
modern
LED
or
battery-powered
light.
The
concept
has
a
long
history
in
technology
and
culture,
with
variations
from
oil
lanterns
to
electric
lanterns
used
for
illumination,
signaling,
and
outdoor
activities.
through
the
19th
centuries
to
display
painted
slides
or
later
photographic
images
on
a
screen.
It
played
a
key
role
in
the
development
of
visual
entertainment
and
education
before
the
advent
of
cinema.
commonly
called
La
Lanterna,
is
a
historic
lighthouse
at
the
entrance
to
Genoa’s
port
and
has
long
served
as
a
symbol
of
the
city.
The
lighthouse
dates
from
the
16th
century
and
remains
a
notable
maritime
and
cultural
landmark.
light
and
guidance.