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Definition Noun, (sera:bı), Persian serāb An optical illusion caused by the refraction of light rays in the atmosphere, frequently observed in deserts. This phenomenon creates the appearance of an object and its inverted reflection as if seen from a water surface. In Turkish, it has synonyms like ılgım, yalgın, and pusarık: "Expecting any benefit apart from these books would be like expecting water from a mirage." - Necip Fazıl Kısakürek Etymology The word originates from the Arabic sarāb (سَراب