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Definition or meaning of the English word Ignis fatuus
A phosphorescent light that appears; in the night; over marshy ground; supposed to be occasioned by the decomposition of animal or vegetable substances; or by some inflammable gas; -- popularly called also Will-with-the-wisp; or Will-o'-the-wisp; and Jack ().
