Portuguese

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Etymology

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Calque of Latin ignis fatuus.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌfo.ɡuˈfa.tu.u/ [ˌfo.ɡuˈfa.tʊ.u], (faster pronunciation) /ˌfo.ɡuˈfa.twu/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌfo.ɡoˈfa.tu.o/ [ˌfo.ɡoˈfa.tʊ.o], (faster pronunciation) /ˌfo.ɡoˈfa.two/

  • Hyphenation: fo‧go‧fá‧tu‧o

Noun

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fogo-fátuo m (plural fogos-fátuos)

  1. (folklore) will o' the wisp (strange ball of light)
    Synonyms: fogo corredor, João Galafoice