n. an optical illusion that usually shows the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert
The thirsty desert traveler hurried to the mirage only to be disappointed.
The thirsty desert traveler hurried to the mirage only to be disappointed.
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Elenore sees a mirage in the distance. What does she see?
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illusion; optical effect; deception; delusion
reality
2 syllables
mi-rage
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