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WILL-O'-THE-WISP

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Will-O'-The-Wisp.

Will-O'-The-Wisp - as a noun

A pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
friar's lanternignis fatuusjack-o'-lantern

An illusion that misleads

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ignis fatuus

Example Sentences

"The hiker followed the will-o'-the-wisp, hoping it would lead him out of the dark forest."
"Legends say that a will-o'-the-wisp is a mischievous spirit that lures travelers into dangerous places."
"Children in the village love to tell stories about the will-o'-the-wisps that dance on the moor at night."
"The old folklore tells of a treasure hidden near the will-o'-the-wisp's favorite haunting spot."
"Deep in the marshes, the ethereal glow of the will-o'-the-wisp can be seen floating above the water."
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