Mirage

noun

/mɪˈɹɑːdʒ/

Word Frequency: 1.0

Definitions

1.nounAn optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, giving the appearance of there being refuge in the distance.

2.nounAn illusion.

3.verbTo cause to appear as or like a mirage.

Synonyms

light fiction utopia fantasy illusion delusion self-deception fallacy self-delusion rainbow photometeor irisation

Rhymes With

barrage entourage sabotage arbitrage corsage camouflage montage garage

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