Phrase Hound found 11 phrases and 4 compound words that contain spectre. The most common are listed below. Open spectre in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 11
- mountain spectreAn optical phenomenon sometimes seen on the summits of mountains when the observer is between the Sun and a mass of cloud or fog. The figures of the observer and surrounding objects are seen projected on the cloud, greatly enlarged and …
- Brocken spectreSynonym of mountain spectre: An optical phenomenon sometimes seen on the summits of mountains when the observer is between the Sun and a mass of cloud or fog. The figures of the observer and surrounding objects are seen projected on the …
- spectre of the BrockenAlternative form of Brocken spectre: An optical phenomenon sometimes seen on the summits of mountains when the observer is between the Sun and a mass of cloud or fog. The figures of the observer and surrounding objects are seen projected …
- Macleay's spectreThe Australian stick insect Extatosoma tiaratum.
- raise the spectreTo cause concern that something unfortunate might happen.
- spectre batSynonym of spectral bat: Vampyrum spectrum, the largest carnivorous bat.
- spectre batsplural of spectre bat: Vampyrum spectrum, the largest carnivorous bat.
- raised the spectresimple past and past participle of raise the spectre
- raises the spectrethird-person singular simple present indicative of raise the spectre: To cause concern that something unfortunate might happen.
- raising the spectrepresent participle and gerund of raise the spectre
- spectre at the feastAlternative form of ghost at the feast: A presence that mars one's enjoyment by causing guilt or reviving unwelcome memories.
Compound words 4
- spectralOf, or pertaining to, spectres; ghostly.
- spectrelikeSynonym of specterlike: Like a specter; spectral; ghostly.
- spectrologyspectrometry.
- spectrousOf or pertaining to spectres.