apparition
nounfeminine/ɐpɐɾiˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
a·pa·ri·ção
Definition
An act of appearing or becoming visible, especially suddenly or unexpectedly; a ghostly figure.
The apparition of a deer on the road startled the driver.
He claimed to have seen an apparition in the old house.
Common collocations
sudden apparitionghostly apparitionsite of an apparitionwitness an apparition
Etymology
Do latim 'apparitio, -onis' (aparição, manifestação).