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1. (n.) firefly
any nocturnal beetle of the family Lampyridae having a light-producing organ at the rear of the abdomen.
Etymology: (1650–60)
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1. (noun) firefly, fire beetle, Pyrophorus noctiluca
tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
2. (noun) firefly, lightning bug
nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs
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1. (noun) firefly
any luminous winged insect, esp. luminous beetles of the family Lampyridae
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