Pepper's ghost

English

Etymology

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

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.

Translations

an illusionary technique used to make objects appear or disappear

• Portuguese: fantasma de Pepper m

Anagrams

• ghost peppers