Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. firefly

noun. ['ˈfaɪɝˌflaɪ'] nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • fire (English)
  • fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fly (English)
  • flien (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Firefly

  • botfly
  • butterfly
  • gadfly
  • hoverfly
  • shoofly

2. firefly

noun. ['ˈfaɪɝˌflaɪ'] tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots.

Etymology

  • fire (English)
  • fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fly (English)
  • flien (Middle English (1100-1500))