ignis fatuus
/ˌɪɡnɪs ˈfatjʊəs
/noun (plural ignes fatui /ˌɪɡniːz ˈfatjʊʌɪ/ /ˌɪɡneɪz/ /ˈfatjʊiː/)
A will-o'-the-wisp.But it's impossible to describe these paintings, also because they hit your soul like burning arrows and recall the sad and reddish dance of the ignis fatuuses....
- How is the gas of ignis fatui ignited on bogs and meadows?
Origin
Mid 16th century: modern Latin, literally 'foolish fire' (because of its erratic movement).
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