Mirage
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
Framework senses
- §1
- something illusory and unattainable
- §2
- an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
- §1 · legacy_primary
- an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objectsDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column