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   ignis fatuus

   /ˌɪɡnɪs ˈfatjʊəs/

   noun

   • 1. a will-o'-the-wisp.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: modern Latin, literally ‘foolish fire’ (because of its erratic movement).

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   What does ignis fatuus mean?

   • The Latin name ignis fatuus is composed of ignis, meaning 'fire' and fatuus, an adjective meaning 'foolish', 'silly' or 'simple'; it can thus be literally translated into English as 'foolish fire' or more idiomatically as 'giddy flame'.

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   When was ignis fatuus first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun ignis fatuus is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for ignis fatuus is from 1563, in the writing of William Fulke, theologian and college head. ignis fatuus is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin ignis fatuus.

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   What is a Scottish name for ignis fatuus?

   • A Scottish name for ignis fatuus is spunkie, from spunk, meaning "spark" or "a small fire." It has also been told that ignes fatui (the Latin plural form) are roaming souls.

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   What does ignis fatuus look like?

   • An ignis fatuus is caused by a chemical reaction, but it looks ghostly. The combination of methane gas and decaying plants that's found in bogs and swamps can result in a glow or pale fire that's visible at dusk or in the dark. One of many names for this is ignis fatuus — it's also known as a will o' the wisp or a friar's lantern.

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   Ignis fatuus is a Latin term for "foolish fire" or "will-o'-the-wisp", a mysterious light over marshy ground. Learn about its etymology, synonyms, examples, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Ignis fatuus, or will-o'-the-wisp, is a term for a mysterious light seen at night over bogs, swamps or marshes. It has various names and meanings in different cultures, and is often associated with ghosts, fairies, spirits or trickery.

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   A glowing, mysterious light that you see at night in a swamp or marsh is an ignis fatuus. An ignis fatuus is caused by a chemical reaction, but it looks ghostly.

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   Ignis fatuus definition: a flitting phosphorescent light seen at night, chiefly over marshy ground, and believed to be due to spontaneous combustion of gas from decomposed organic matter.. See examples of IGNIS FATUUS used in a sentence.

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   Jul 17, 2024 · ignis fatuus is a New Latin term meaning "foolish fire" or "will o' the wisp". It is a folklore term for a light phenomenon that misleads travelers, often associated with fairies or spirits.

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   Ignis fatuus is a Latin term meaning "foolish fire" or "will-o'-the-wisp". It refers to a mysterious light that appears in the dark, often over bogs or marshes. Learn more about its meaning, usage, pronunciation, and origin in the Oxford English Dictionary.

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   Ignis fatuus is a Latin phrase meaning foolish fire, used to describe a phosphorescent light over swampy land or an illusion. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage from various dictionaries and sources.