firefly (redirected from Fireflies)

fire·fly  (frfl)

n.

Any of various nocturnal beetles of the family Lampyridae, characteristically having luminescent chemicals in the posterior tip of the abdomen that produce a flashing light. Also called lightning bug. See Regional Note at lightning bug.

---

firefly [ˈfaɪəˌflaɪ]

n pl -flies

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any nocturnal beetle of the family Lampyridae, common in warm and tropical regions, having luminescent abdominal organs See also glow-worm

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any tropical American click beetle of the genus Pyrophorus, esp P. noctiluca, that have luminescent thoracic organs

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	firefly - tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots fire beetle, Pyrophorus noctiluca elater, elaterid, elaterid beetle - any of various widely distributed beetles genus Pyrophorus, Pyrophorus - tropical click beetles
	2.	firefly - nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs lightning bug beetle - insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings family Lampyridae, Lampyridae - fireflies glowworm - the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly

Translations

firefly [ˈfaɪəflaɪ] N → luciérnaga f

firefly fire fly [ˈfaɪə^rflaɪ] n → luciole f

firefly [ˈfaɪəˌflaɪ] n (-flies (pl)) → lucciola

---

firefly [ˈfaɪəˌflaɪ] n (-flies (pl)) → lucciola