What is another word for will-o-the-wisps?
Pronunciation: [wɪlˈə͡ʊðəwˈɪsps] (IPA) 
Will-o-the-wisps are also known as ignis fatuus, fairy lights, ghost lights, jack-o'-lanterns, corpse candles, or hinkypunks. These are all terms used to describe the phenomenon of flickering lights that appear at night, especially in areas with marshes or damp soils. The term "will-o'-the-wisp" was first used in literature, in Shakespeare's play "The Merry Wives of Windsor." The word "wick" in Old English meant "flicker," and "wisp" meant "bundle of sticks." The term "will-o'-the-wisp" was likely derived from these two words, alluding to the flickering nature of the lights. Regardless of what you call them, the mystery and intrigue of these elusive lights will continue to fascinate and captivate people for generations to come.
