phantasmata
/fænˈtæzmətə/
noun
- Plural of 'phantasm'; things that appear to the mind but are not real, such as ghosts, illusions, or imaginary visions.
- The old castle was said to be haunted by phantasmata that appeared at midnight.
- In his feverish state, he saw phantasmata dancing in the shadows.
- The poet wrote about the phantasmata of love and loss that haunted his dreams.