n. 1 an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, esp. the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road from the reflection of light. 2 an illusory thing.
[ F f. se mirer be reflected, f. L mirare look at ]
n. 1 an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, esp. the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road from the reflection of light. 2 an illusory thing.
[ F f. se mirer be reflected, f. L mirare look at ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012