foxfire

[foks-fahyuhr]

fox·fire

[foks-fahyuhr]
noun Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.
1.
organic luminescence, especially from certain fungi on decaying wood.
2.
any of various fungi causing luminescence in decaying wood.
Also, fox-fire.


Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English; see fox, fire
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Foxfire is always a great word to know.
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foxfire (ˈfɒksˌfaɪə)
 
n
See also bioluminescence a luminescent glow emitted by certain fungi on rotting wood

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