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firefly

nounmasculine/piɾiˈlɐ̃pu/medium

pi·ri·lam·po

Definition

A flying beetle whose abdomen produces a flashing light; firefly, lightning bug.
The meadow was dotted with the gentle glow of fireflies.
Children love to catch fireflies in jars.

Etymology

Origem obscura, possivelmente onomatopeica.