red sprites

redsp·ri·tes

uncommon

noun

1.

atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)

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atmospheric electricity

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Grammar

noun
singular	red sprites
plural	red spriteses

Nearby words

red siskin red snapper red sorrel red spider red spider mite red spruce red squirrel Red Sun Red Tai red tape

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