English Explanatory Dictionary

Min Min light

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unexplained light reportedly appearing in the sky in remote parts of Australia, especially northwest Queensland, possibly caused by reflections of distant light in the dry air conditions.

Word forms

Min Min light Min Min lights

Etymology

Named after the small settlement of Min Min, located between the outback towns of Boulia and Winton, where the light was observed by a stockman in 1918.

Related words

will o' the wisp
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