Firefly (Noun)
Meaning 1
Tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The firefly's abdomen glowed softly in the dark, attracting potential mates with its vibrant display.
- Children in the village loved to chase after fireflies on warm summer evenings, laughing as the insects darted and flashed around them.
- In certain parts of Brazil, fireflies are considered a delicacy and are eaten roasted or in soups.
- On a trip to the Amazon rainforest, scientists discovered a new species of firefly that emitted a bright blue light.
- As night fell over the tropical forest, fireflies began to twinkle like tiny stars among the trees, filling the air with their soft, ethereal glow.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.