Chinese lantern

== English == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “When/how does the term originate?”) === Pronunciation === === Noun === Chinese lantern (plural Chinese lanterns) A paper lantern in bright colours used for decorative purposes, commonly painted with Chinese art and calligraphy motifs; some float in the air like hot-air balloons, and some float on water. Hypernym: lantern Near-synonym: sky lantern A bladder cherry (Alkekengi officinarum, syn. Physalis alkekengi). ==== Translations ====