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Meaning of foxfire

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

foxfire

Pronunciation:/ˈfɒksfaɪə//ˈfɑksˌfaɪ(ə)ɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Bioluminescence created by some types of fungus, particularly those growing on rotting wood.

    Synonyms:chimpanzee firefairy fire
  2. (by extension) Wood exhibiting fungal bioluminescence; torchwood.