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Vocabulary Entry
firefly
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small beetle known for its ability to produce light through bioluminescence.
Example Sentences
"We saw a firefly light up the night sky in the backyard."
"The children chased fireflies as the sun began to set."
"Fireflies are often associated with warm summer nights."
V
verb
To emit light like a firefly; to glow intermittently.
Example Sentences
"The lantern began to firefly, casting a soft glow across the room."
"As the evening wore on, the stars seemed to firefly above us."
"We watched the glow of the fireflying lights as we walked through the forest."