1. an apparition, phantom , (Herdotus Historicus), etc.; φ. ἀνδρός the spectral appearance of a man, (Herdotus Historicus):—; a vision in a dream, (Aeschulus Tragicus), etc.

2. a sign from heaven, portent, omen , (Herdotus Historicus); periphrastic, φάσμα ταύρου a monster of a bull, (Sophocles Tragicus) (ML)