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Noun: lampshade  'lamp,sheyd
  1. A protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view
    "She chose a colourful stained glass lampshade to complement the room's decor";
    - lamp shade, shade

Derived forms: lamp shades, lampshades

Type of: protection, protective cover, protective covering

Part of: lamp

Encyclopedia: Lampshade