firefly

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noun nocturnal luminescent beetle

noun. nocturnal luminescent beetle

1650s, from fire (n.) + fly (n.).

The Sarah led the way, the Firefly following close in our wake.

And how brilliant is the horizon of the firefly when he winks his "other eye!"

As the hull passed the window, Mont read her name, which was the Firefly of Savannah.

On the whole, she decided she would not relate the story of Firefly.

I said to my wife: 'Firefly is too good a breed to carry out groceries.

I urged him towards the Indians, and Firefly closely followed me.

I whistled at intervals, but received no response from Firefly.

Firefly and Cracker were harnessed, and I had only to take my seat on the load.

Firefly was well trained, and understood his business perfectly.

He now wished to do what he could on board The Firefly, and chummed with the crew.