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phantasm

phan·tasm [ fán tàzzəm ] (plural phan·tasms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. supposed ghost or spirit: a supposed being, e.g. a ghost or a disembodied spirit, that can be seen but does not have physical substance

2. delusion or illusion: an understanding or perception that is not based on reality

[13th century. Via French fantasme< Greek phantasma< phantazesthai "appear" < phainein "bring to light"]

phan·tas·mal [ fan tázməl ] adjective
phan·tas·mal·ly adverb
phan·tas·mic [ fan tázmik ] adjective
phan·tas·mi·cal·ly adverb
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