Examples of firefly from BoostVocab

Smart Search Learn a New Word

firefly

/'faɪər,flaɪ/

Synonyms of firefly Antonyms of firefly Examples of firefly Usage of firefly Parts of firefly Definition that contains firefly Words sounding like firefly Explanation of firefly

noun
nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs
- + New List
Similar:

lightning bug

type of:
beetle
noun
tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
- + New List
Similar:

fire beetle pyrophorus noctiluca

type of:
elaterid elater elaterid beetle

Definition that contains firefly

bioluminescence luminescence produced by physiological processes (as in the firefly)
glowworm the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly