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foxfire

or 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.


foxfire

/ ˈfɒksˌfaɪə /

noun

  1. a luminescent glow emitted by certain fungi on rotting wood See also bioluminescence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of foxfire1

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; fox, fire
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Example Sentences

We had a “How I Met Your Mother”-themed date night for which we suited up, went to Foxfire in Yorba Linda, sang karaoke and played laser tag afterward.

We had a “How I Met Your Mother”-themed date night for which we suited up, went to Foxfire in Yorba Linda, sang karaoke and played laser tag afterward.

She said about half of her research is still done offline using books like “Foxfire 5,” a chronicle of Appalachian life published in 1979.

All nine cabins are available, which range from snug honeymooners like tiny Bluebell, where my wife and I stayed over Christmas 2018, to spacious Foxfire, a veritable chalet that can sleep up to 10.

Kira is a Thunder Kitsune with powers over electricity and foxfire.

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