argand

/ˈɑːrɡɑːnd, ˈɑːrɡænd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of oil lamp, particularly one with a cylindrical metal chimney.

“The artist preferred to work with natural light, but when indoors, she used an argand lamp.”

2. proper noun

Argand is a surname of French origin.

“The French mathematician Jean Robert Argand is known for his contributions to geometry.”

Synonyms

  • chandelier
  • oil lamp

Antonyms

  • LED light
  • flashlight