Apparition1. (n.) A ghost that becomes visible.
2. (n.) The thing appearing; a visible object; a form.
3. (n.) An unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance; a ghost; a specter; a phantom.
4. (n.) The first appearance of a star or other luminary after having been invisible or obscured; -- opposed to occultation.
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