foxfire

English

/ˈfɒksfaɪə/, /ˈfɑksˌfaɪ(ə)ɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • (mycology) Bioluminescence created by some types of fungus, particularly those growing on rotting wood.
  • (by extension) Wood exhibiting fungal bioluminescence; torchwood.

Etymology

Compound from English fox + English fire (shoot)derived from Old French fols (false).

Origin

Old French

fols

Gloss

false

Concept
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