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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1 senses(Florida, Northern US, US, 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
Examples
29 sentencesHow 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? — fjay69
deHast du schon einmal ein Glühwürmchen gesehen? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tonight belongs to the fireflies and the bats—and the werewolves.
Ця ніч належить світлячкам та кажанам. А також перевертням. — deniko
This night belongs to the fireflies and the bats—and the werewolves.
Ця ніч належить світлячкам та кажанам. А також перевертням. — deniko
ruНочь принадлежит бабочкам и летучим мышам – и оборотням. — Ooneykcall
Translations
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Origin
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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Forms
plural: firefliesSynonyms
5 synonyms- nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs:lightning bug
- tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots:fire beetlePyrophorus noctiluca
Word family
4 related wordsSee also
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