Ignis Fatuus (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Synonyms

• Friar's Lantern
• Jack-o'-lantern
• Will-o'-the-wisp

Hypernyms

• Light
• Visible Radiation

Meaning ²

An illusion that misleads.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Will-o'-the-wisp

Hypernyms

• Phantasy
• Illusion
• Fancy