lampwick en · NOUN
Etymology
From lamp + wick.
Meanings
- (countable) A wick of a lamp, usually an oil lamp.
- (uncountable) Material for making wicks for lamps.
- (countable, uncountable) A plant of species Phlomis lychnitis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamp-wick | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lampwicks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |