Foxfire
[foks-fahyuh r] /ˈfɒksˌfaɪər/
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.
/ˈfɒksˌfaɪə/
noun
1.
a luminescent glow emitted by certain fungi on rotting wood See also bioluminescence
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