glowworm
The larva or wingless grub-like female of a beetle from the families Phengodidae or…The larva or wingless grub-like female of a beetle from the families Phengodidae or Lampyridae that gives out a green light from its abdomen.
» How are fireflies and glowworms similar?
Значение
значений: 2The larva or wingless grub-like female of a beetle from the families Phengodidae or Lampyridae that gives out a green light from its abdomen.
Glühwürmchen, Leuchtkäfer, Johanniswürmchen
светля́кsvetlják, жук-светля́кžuk-svetlják
the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly
(Австралия, Новая Зеландия)A carnivorous gnat larva in the keroplatid genus Arachnocampa that spins threads to capture insects attracted by its glow.
Примеры
предложений: 4How are fireflies and glowworms similar?
How are lightning bugs and glowworms similar?
Then the little doll's eyes would begin to shine like glowworms, and it would become alive.
Потом глаза куколки начинали сиять, как жуки-светляки, и она оживала. — sharptoothed
The butterfly is a winged caterpillar. The beetle covers its wings with cases. The glowworm shines at night.
Переводы
языков: 7По значениям 1
По значениям 1
Происхождение
From Middle English glouworm; equivalent to glow + worm. Compare cognate German Glühwurm;From Middle English glouworm; equivalent to glow + worm. Compare cognate German Glühwurm; compare also firefly, lightning bug, and lanternfly.
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