firefly — a type of beetle that produces flashes of light from its abdomen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a type of beetle that produces flashes of light from its abdomen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪərˌflaɪ/
Korean meaning: 복부에서 빛을 내는 딱정벌레, 반딧불이
Korean pronunciation: **파이**어플라이
Example Sentences
- The children giggled as they chased fireflies around the backyard.
- Fireflies use their light to communicate with potential mates.
- The firefly got confused and started blinking at a smartphone screen instead of other fireflies.
firefly
NOUN//ˈfaɪərˌflaɪ//
a type of beetle that produces flashes of light from its abdomen
a type of beetle that produces flashes of light from its abdomen
Firefly, butterfly, and dragonfly dance in twilight sky!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
fire(불)와 fly(파리, 날다)가 합쳐진 합성어로, 불처럼 빛을 내며 날아다니는 곤충이라는 뜻에서 유래했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The children giggled as they chased fireflies around the backyard.”
“Fireflies use their light to communicate with potential mates.”
“The firefly got confused and started blinking at a smartphone screen instead of other fireflies.”
“Summer nights in the countryside are magical when fireflies light up the darkness.”
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