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firefly

[fahyuhr-flahy] / ˈfaɪərˌflaɪ /


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“It takes the light coming from the firefly and bends it and amplifies it so we can see it in glorious detail,” he told BBC News.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024

The stores are your go-to for Tiana-themed plushies, headgear and toys, including an interactive and wearable light-up firefly.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024

Emotionally, after riding through a cavern featuring a frog-led band with a firefly chorus, all creating a rousing, sing-along take on “Dig a Little Deeper,” the mood is one of pure uplift.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2024

The paper reveals that the decline in firefly populations is not uniform across all climates or regions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

Every fallen eyelash and first firefly of summer .

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson