foxfire

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  • He chose another as it crossed a blob of foxfire, and began again. —  The Silver Gryphon
  • The ceiling light was more like a smear of foxfire than an actual light, and Peter thought that he recalled the thugee cult using foxfire or something like it in lieu of other illumination to strengthen their night vision. —  The Serpent's Shadow
  • In death, her naked body resembled one of the evincar's statues, her pale skin translucent in the failing foxfire. —  Nemesis
  • The garnet on the pommel of his carving knife gleamed in the cool light of four foxfire lamps. —  Nemesis
  • As I have explained to you, I am here through no intentional fault of my own; but I am here, and being here I expect the same treatment that would be accorded you were you to visit my country under similar circumstances. " —  Pirates of Venus
 

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/ˈfɑksfaɪr/
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