spirit lamp

/ˌspɪrɪt ˈlæmp/
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Other forms: spirit lamps

Definitions of spirit lamp
  1. noun
    a lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol
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    type of:
    lamp
    an artificial source of visible illumination
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