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jack·o'·lan·tern [or] jack·o'·lan·tern

jack-o'-lantern [or] jacko'lantern

part of speech:	noun
inflections:	jack-o'-lanterns
definition:	a pumpkin that is hollowed out and has a face carved into it and a candle in the bottom. Jack-o'-lanterns are used at Halloween as lamps or decorations.

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