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fata morgana: see mirage mirage (mĭräzh`), atmospheric optical illusion in which an observer sees in the distance a nonexistent body of water or an image, ..... Click the link for more information. . Fata Morgana [′fäd·ə ‚mȯr′gän·ə] (optics) A complex mirage characterized by multiple distortions of images, generally in the vertical, so that such objects as cliffs or cottages are distorted and magnified into fantastic castles. Fata Morgana lake-dwelling sorceress and personification of chance. [Ital. Lit.: Orlando Innamorato] See : Chance Fata Morgana esp. in the Straits of Messina: named for Morgan le Fay. [Ital. Folklore: Espy, 14] See : Illusion How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"I either behold a fata morgana, or I am regularly tipsy," whimpered out the Councillor. |
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