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will-o'-the-wisp::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | friar's lantern, ignis fatuus, jack-o'-lantern |
| Type of | light, visible light, visible radiation |
will-o'-the-wisp::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ignis fatuus |
| Type of | phantasy, fantasy, illusion, fancy |
Examples of will-o'-the-wisp
will-o'-the-wisp
This was a tough, tricky test for the fifth seed, but ultimately the Frenchman could not quite sustain the darting, will-o-the-wisp brilliance of the opening set and a half.
From the guardian.co.uk
During that time he has engaged in a goodly share of partisan sniping while making only empty gestures toward the will-o-the-wisp of bipartisan cooperation.
From the ocregister.com
A few days later, another will-o-the-wisp band of guerrillas attacked the village of Satipo, only 70 miles away, killing two policemen and a civilian before fading back into the hills.
From the time.com
