Pepper's ghosts

A form of Pepper's ghost — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Pepper's ghost
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