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Pepper's ghost

Pepper's ghost noun: an illusionary technique used in theatres, at funfairs, etc. that uses a plate glass and special lighting techniques to make objects seem to appear or disappear.

Noun

Pepper's ghost (plural Pepper's ghosts)

  1. An illusionary technique used in theatres, at funfairs, etc. that uses a plate glass and special lighting techniques to make objects seem to appear or disappear.

Forms of Pepper's ghost

pluralPepper's ghosts

Origin of Pepper's ghost

Named after John Henry Pepper, who attempted to popularize the effect.

Questions about Pepper's ghost

What does Pepper's ghost mean?
Pepper's ghost means an illusionary technique used in theatres, at funfairs, etc. that uses a plate glass and special lighting techniques to make objects seem to appear or disappear.
What part of speech is Pepper's ghost?
Pepper's ghost is a noun.
What is the plural of Pepper's ghost?
The plural of Pepper's ghost is Pepper's ghosts.

Words near Pepper's ghost in the dictionary

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  2. pepper vine
  3. pepper weevil
  4. pepper weevils
  5. Pepper X
  6. Pepper's ghost
  7. Pepper's ghosts
  8. pepper-and-salt
  9. pepper-gas
  10. pepper-gases
  11. pepper-gingerbread

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