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English noun: mirage

1. mirage (phenomenon) an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects


Broader (hypernym)optical illusion


Narrower (hyponym)fata morgana

2. mirage (cognition) something illusory and unattainable


Broader (hypernym)misconception









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