lampshade

lamp·shade

[lamp-sheyd]
noun
a shade, usually translucent or opaque, for shielding the glare of a light source in a lamp or for directing the light to a particular area.

Origin:
1840–50; lamp + shade

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lampshade

noun
a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view 
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Lampshade is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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