Word of the Day

Phlegethon


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Phlegethon is a noun that refers to a fiery light.

Coming directly from Greek, our word of the day once referred to a river of fire. More recently, it can refer to any fiery light. Here’s an example:

The five of us nearly got lost in the woods. If it weren’t for that phlegethon in the distance, we wouldn’t have seen anything.

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