01 n. Something preternaturally visible; an apparition; a ghost; a phantom.
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1.
Something preternaturally visible; an apparition; a ghost; a phantom.“The ghosts of traitors from the bridge descend, With bold fanatic specters to rejoice.” — Dryden.
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2.
The tarsius.(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
Specter bat —
any phyllostome bat.
Specter candle —
a belemnite.
Specter shrimp —
a skeleton shrimp. See under Skeleton.