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firefly
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Definition of firefly:

firefly (noun):
nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs.
any of various winged nocturnal beetles (especially family lampyridae) that produce a bright soft intermittent light by oxidation of luciferin especially for courtship purposes

Synonyms for firefly:

lightning bug

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