chinese lantern

• Lanterna pliante en papier, souvent avec une armature en fil de fer, traditionnellement utilisée lors des festivals et célébrations d'Asie de l'Est, ou plante fleurie (Physalis alkekengi) aux fruits entourés d'une enveloppe orange semblable à du papier.

A collapsible paper lantern, often with a wire frame, traditionally used in East Asian festivals and celebrations, or a type of flowering plant (Physalis alkekengi) with an orange papery husk.

1. Decorative paper lanternB1formal

   A collapsible paper lantern, often with a wire frame, traditionally used in Chinese festivals and celebrations.

   Lanterne chinoise en papier

   • They hung red Chinese lanterns for the New Year celebration.
   • The street was decorated with colorful Chinese lanterns.
   • She bought a paper Chinese lantern to light up her garden.

2. Plant (Physalis alkekengi)B2formal

   A perennial plant with bright orange, papery husks that resemble lanterns, also known as the winter cherry or bladder cherry.

   Coqueret (Physalis alkekengi)

   • The Chinese lantern plant adds a pop of color to the autumn garden.
   • Its dried stems are often used in floral arrangements.
   • The fruit inside the Chinese lantern husk is edible but tart.