firefly
Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilightAny beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.
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Значення
значень: 1(Florida, Northern US, США, Western)Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.
Glühwürmchen, Leuchtkäfer, Johanniswürmchen
светля́кsvetlják, светлячо́кsvetljačók
світля́кsvitlják, світлячо́кsvitljačók
- nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs
- tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
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речень: 29How are fireflies and glowworms similar?
There used to be lots of fireflies around here.
Have you ever even seen a firefly?
ruТы когда-нибудь видел светлячка?
deHast du schon einmal ein Glühwürmchen gesehen?
Tonight belongs to the fireflies and the bats—and the werewolves.
Ця ніч належить світлячкам та кажанам. А також перевертням.
This night belongs to the fireflies and the bats—and the werewolves.
Ця ніч належить світлячкам та кажанам. А також перевертням.
ruНочь принадлежит бабочкам и летучим мышам – и оборотням.
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Походження
Endocentric compound of fire + fly, because the insects glow; whence also lightning bug. CEndocentric compound of fire + fly, because the insects glow; whence also lightning bug. Compare glow fly, glowworm, and lanternfly.
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множина: firefliesСиноніми
синонімів: 5- nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs:lightning bug
- tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots:fire beetlePyrophorus noctiluca