Meaning of Saint Elmo's fires | Babel Free

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Noun. [C1]

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“The Saint Elmo's fires are put out and the storm dies.”

“First spotted at the top of ships' masts (where they were considered a good omen), Saint Elmo's fires are typically seen around tall metal grounded objects, such as lightning rods, aircraft wings, and chimney tops.”

“Who knows what dangers await them, what Adamastor they will encounter, what Saint Elmo's fires they will see rise from the sea, what columns of water will such in the air only to expel it once it has been settled?”

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