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fox⋅fire

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

Origin:
1425–75; late ME; see fox, fire
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fox·fire   (fŏks'fīr')   
n.  A phosphorescent glow, especially that produced by certain fungi found on rotting wood.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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