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Meaning of "firefly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIREFLY

firefly  [ˈfaɪəˌflaɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIREFLY

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determiner
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Firefly is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIREFLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

firefly

Firefly

Lampyridae is a family of insects in the beetle order Coleoptera. They are winged beetles, and commonly called fireflies or lightning bugs for their conspicuous crepuscular use of bioluminescence to attract mates or prey. Fireflies produce a "cold light", with no infrared or ultraviolet frequencies. This chemically produced light from the lower abdomen may be yellow, green, or pale red, with wavelengths from 510 to 670 nanometers. About 2,000 species of firefly are found in temperate and tropical environments. Many are in marshes or in wet, wooded areas where their larvae have abundant sources of food. These larvae emit light and often are called "glowworms", in particular, in Eurasia. In the Americas, "glow worm" also refers to the related Phengodidae. In many species, both male and female fireflies have the ability to fly, but in some species, females are flightless.

Definition of firefly in the English dictionary

The definition of firefly in the dictionary is any tropical American click beetle of the genus Pyrophorus, esp P. noctiluca, that have luminescent thoracic organs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIREFLY


blackfly
ˈblækˌflaɪ
blowfly
ˈbləʊˌflaɪ
botfly
ˈbɒtˌflaɪ
butterfly
ˈbʌtəˌflaɪ
catchfly
ˈkætʃˌflaɪ
damselfly
ˈdæmzəlˌflaɪ
dayfly
ˈdeɪˌflaɪ
deerfly
ˈdɪəˌflaɪ
dragonfly
ˈdræɡənˌflaɪ
gadfly
ˈɡædˌflaɪ
glowfly
ˈɡləʊˌflaɪ
greenfly
ˈɡriːnˌflaɪ
horsefly
ˈhɔːsˌflaɪ
housefly
ˈhaʊsˌflaɪ
mayfly
ˈmeɪˌflaɪ
sandfly
ˈsændˌflaɪ
sawfly
ˈsɔːˌflaɪ
stonefly
ˈstəʊnˌflaɪ
test-fly
ˈtɛstˌflaɪ
whitefly
ˈwaɪtˌflaɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIREFLY

firedog
firedragon
firedrake
firefang
firefight
firefighter
firefighting
fireflies
firefloat
fireflood
fireguard
firehouse
fireless
fireless cooker
firelight
firelighter
firelit
firelock
fireman
fireman´s lift

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIREFLY

barfly
black fly
briefly
caddis fly
chiefly
cranefly
dry fly
fly
fruit fly
gruffly
let fly
liefly
on the fly
overfly
peacock butterfly
refly
ruffly
Spanish fly
stiffly
tsetse fly

Synonyms and antonyms of firefly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «firefly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIREFLY

Find out the translation of firefly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of firefly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «firefly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

萤火虫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

luciérnaga
570 millions of speakers

English

firefly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जुगनू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يراعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Светлячок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vagalume
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জোনাকি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

luciole
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kelip-kelip
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Glühwürmchen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ホタル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

반딧불
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peteng
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con đom đóm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மின்மினிப் பூச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

काल्पनिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ateş böceği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lucciola
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Firefly
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Світлячок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

licurici
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πυγολαμπίδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

firefly
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

eldfluga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Firefly
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of firefly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREFLY»

The term «firefly» is very widely used and occupies the 18.706 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIREFLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about firefly

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIREFLY»

Discover the use of firefly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to firefly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Firefly Lane
Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone’s Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it’s the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices.
Kristin Hannah, 2008
2
Firefly
The inhabitants of a remote estate in Florida's savannah country fall under the spell of a horrible predator who inflames and perverts their sexual desires, leading to a series of bizarre and deadly encounters
Piers Anthony, 1992
3
The Very Lonely Firefly
A restless firefly begins a search for other fireflies and is led to a lantern, a candle, the glowing eyes of a cat, dog, and owl, and a surprise celebration of light before he finds his friends and the real reason for his journey.
Eric Carle, 2012
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The Firefly Visual Dictionary
Offers thirty-five thousand terms and accompanying illustrations, covering such topics as astronomy, the animal kingdom, gardening, clothing, sports, and games.
Jean Claude Corbeil, Ariane Archambault, 2002
5
Firefly Summer: A Novel
It was a summer of love that would never come again.... A time that has been captured forever in Maeve Binchy's compelling family drama... a novel you will never forget. From the Paperback edition.
Maeve Binchy, 2007
6
Firefly
The story is the coming-of-age of a precocious and exuberant boy with an oversized head and underdeveloped sense of direction, who views the world as a threatening conspiracy.
Severo Sarduy, 2013
7
Firefly: The Official Companion
Presents interviews, still photographs, shooting scripts, and costume designs for the television show "Firefly."
Joss Whedon, Abbie Bernstein, 2006
8
Firefly
Colorful and contemplative, this is a moving portrait of old age and friendship, and a poignant appraisal of a life well lived.
Janette Jenkins, 2013
9
Ocean Drifters: A Secret World Beneath the Waves
From the geology of the land around us to the weather and long-term climate, plankton affect our lives in ways of which few of us are aware. Discover this world beneath the waves.
Richard R. Kirby, 2011
10
Firefly
Del Morgan was once a talented frontier doctor, until tragedy struck.
Linda Hilton, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIREFLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term firefly is used in the context of the following news items.
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Comic-Con: Firefly Star Alan Tudyk Says Show Could Return
By Seth G. MacyFirefly's Alan Tudyk thinks Firefly will return. During an interview today during San Diego Comic Con, Tudyk said "personally, ... «IGN, Jul 15»
2
Things We Saw Today: Firefly Online Brings Big Damn Heroes to …
Browncoats at San Diego Comic-Con take note! The Big Damn Heroes behind the awesome Firefly Online RPG are doing a panel at SDCC ... «The Mary Sue, Jul 15»
3
Highlights from Comic Con on Thursday: 'Mockingjay 2' and …
Special bonus: Tudyk told Entertainment Weekly that he's also open to having his other Firefly co-stars in the show's second season. SHINY. «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
4
'Firefly' Nathan Fillion's Return to 'Halo 5: Guardians,' No 'Serenity' or …
Halo fans got a bit of bad news recently when it was revealed that Halo 5: Guardians will not have split-screen gameplay. However, the angry ... «Classicalite, Jul 15»
5
Firefly: "Bushwhacked" Flashback Review
IGN wasn't covering TV back when Joss Whedon's beloved space western Firefly was airing on FOX (infamously out of order, incomplete, and ... «IGN, Jul 15»
6
Sinosphere | Conservationists in China Seek to Get Firefly Parks …
Fireflies near Wuhan, Hubei Province. On Thursday, Shanghai's first firefly exhibit canceled its opening over safety issues.Credit Fu Xinhua. «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Firefly handed UK brief by SoftMaker
Firefly Communications has had its brief with German software firm SoftMaker extended to cover PR activities in the UK after a successful ... «PR Week, Jul 15»
8
Firefly Country Nights Take Over Downtown Ames
AMES, Iowa- The event is called Country Firefly Nights, and it went so well last year, organizers decided to do it again. “Last year was a huge ... «whotv.com, Jul 15»
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Podcast: Stallions singer talks 'Thrones,' 'Ballers,' Firefly
The trio also talk tight jeans, Sun-In spray hair lightener, Firefly and Bill Cosby, you see. We wrap it up with the debut of a new song ("Five More ... «The News Journal, Jul 15»
10
PositiveID Corp (OTCMKTS:PSID) Updates Shareholders on the …
The Firefly Dx makes use of polymerase chain reaction chemistry, to process molecular diagnostic results. The technology has been developed ... «Journal Transcript, Jul 15»

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