mirage -
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
optical illusion an optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impression
mirage -
something illusory and unattainable
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mirage -
An 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.
A mirage is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays are bent to produce a displaced image of distant objects or the sky. The word comes to English via the French mirage, from the Latin mirare, meaning "to look at, to wonder at". This is the same root as for "mirror" and "to admire".
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mirage An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, making far away objects appear being relatively close.
