foxfire

/ˈfɑksˌfaɪər/
noun
  1. A natural light produced by certain fungi that grow on decaying wood, often seen in forests at night.
    • In the dark woods, foxfire lit up the path like tiny lanterns.
    • Scientists study foxfire to understand how living things produce light.
    • The hikers were amazed by the green glow of foxfire on the old log.
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