noun
Word Origin mid 16th century: modern Latin, literally ‘foolish fire’ (because of its erratic movement).
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Atmospheric ghost lights
In folklore, a will-o'-the-wisp, will-o'-wisp, or ignis fatuus, is an atmospheric ghost light seen by travellers at night, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes. Wikipedia
