American English pronunciation

How to pronounce firefly

IPA transcription: ['faɪɚf,laɪ]

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Noun

  • tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots

  • nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs

Usage examples

  • After he leaves the brothel, Wydell threatens Charlie to give up the Fireflys.
  • According to Sergeant Walter Morris, It was a secret mission called Operation Firefly.
  • The Firefly website had distinctive design and graphics.
  • She novelized her films "Suzaku" and "Firefly".