firefly
pronunciation
How to pronounce firefly in British English:
UK [ˈfaɪəflaɪ]
How to pronounce firefly in American English:
US [ˈfaɪərflaɪ]
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- Noun:
- tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
- nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs
Word Origin
- firefly (n.)
- also fire-fly, "An insect which has the faculty of becoming luminous" [Century Dictionary], 1650s, from fire (n.) + fly (n.).
Example
- 1. Microcosmos is published by firefly books later this month .
- 2. There are about 2000 firefly species .
- 3. Firefly light is usually intermittent , and flashes in patterns that are unique to each species .
- 4. A familiar sight on hot summer nights , each firefly flashes its light in a pattern unique to its subspecies .
- 5. I will become a firefly and even in the day my glow will be seen in spite of the sun .