Word of the Day : February 10, 2023

ignis fatuus

noun

IG-nis FATCH-uh-wus

What It Means

An ignis fatuus is a light that sometimes appears in the night over marshy ground and is often attributable to the combustion of gas from decomposed organic matter. The term can also refer to a deceptive goal or hope.

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