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Fire-fly, Glow-worm

noun

/ˈfaɪər.flaɪ, ˈɡloʊ.wɜːrm/

Meaning

a nocturnal beetle that produces light through bioluminescence

We watched the fireflies glow in the dark evening.

lightning bug, glowworm

firefly glow, catch fireflies, firefly light

an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces

Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.

A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.