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friar's lantern
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a phosphorescent light seen at night, often over marshy ground, also known as will-o'-the-wisp.

Meanings

a phosphorescent light seen at night, often over marshy ground, also known as will-o'-the-wisp.

The travelers were led astray by a friar's lantern.

Synonyms

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