Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ignes-fatui
noun
/ˈɪɡ.nɛs ˈfæt.juː.aɪ/
Definition
A phenomenon involving phosphorescent light that appears at night, often found in marshy areas.
Examples
- The ignes-fatui danced across the swamp, mesmerizing and bewildering the lost travelers.
- Legends say that ignes-fatui were spirits trying to lead people astray.
- She mistook the ignes-fatui for a distant campfire, unaware of their elusive nature.
Meaning
It refers to a flickering light that often misleads travelers and is associated with marshlands, commonly known as ‘will-o’-the-wisps’.
Synonyms
- Will-o’-the-wisp
- Phosphorescent light
- Marsh light
