A type of public area lighting, which is a high tower fitted with arclight. They were formerly common in 19th century cities with electricity. These towers are similar to some forms of modern highway lighting at interchanges.
Related
Similar words
moontower, moon tower
Origin
moonlight + tower. From being a tower providing illumination akin to moonlight.
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