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A firefly blinked in the grass.
What does Firefly mean?
A small glowing insect.
Dictionary definition
A small insect that can glow with light.
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We watched fireflies glow at dusk.
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A firefly makes light through a natural process called bioluminescence.
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What does firefly mean?
A firefly is a small insect that can make light.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to firefly?
Lightning bug is another common name for a firefly.
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The correct sentence shows a firefly as a small insect that glows.
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fyr · fly · strongest beat: fyr
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WordFirefly.
Partnoun.
MeaningFirefly means A small glowing insect.
ExampleExample: A firefly blinked in the grass.
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- Syllables
- fyr · fly
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- fyr
- Ending
- fly
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fyr.
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Synonyms
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lightning bugAnother common name for a firefly.
glowwormA related name for some insects or larvae that glow.
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firefly
noun
fireflies
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