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jack-a-lantern (n)

a large poisonous agaric with orange caps and narrow clustered stalks; the gills are luminescent

jack-a-lantern Sentence Examples

  1. Jack-o'-lanterns were originally made from turnips, not pumpkins.
  2. In Ireland, jack-o'-lanterns are traditionally made on Halloween night.
  3. The jack-o'-lantern tradition originated in Ireland, where it is known as "turnip lantern".
  4. The name "jack-o'-lantern" comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack who was refused entry to Heaven and Hell.
  5. Jack-o'-lanterns are usually made by carving a face into a pumpkin and placing a candle inside.
  6. Jack-o'-lanterns are often used as decorations for Halloween parties.
  7. Some people believe that jack-o'-lanterns ward off evil spirits.
  8. Jack-o'-lanterns are also used as garden decorations, especially in the fall.
  9. Jack-o'-lanterns have become a symbol of Halloween around the world.
  10. Jack-o'-lanterns are a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween.

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a large poisonous agaric with orange caps and narrow clustered stalks; the gills are luminescent

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Jack-o'-lanterns were originally made from turnips, not pumpkins.

In Ireland, jack-o'-lanterns are traditionally made on Halloween night.

The jack-o'-lantern tradition originated in Ireland, where it is known as "turnip lantern".

The name "jack-o'-lantern" comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack who was refused entry to Heaven and Hell.