"firefly" meaning in All languages combined

See firefly on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: firefly, fireflies [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=fireflies}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A firefly is a insect that has a glowing light on its back.
    Sense id: simple-firefly-en-noun-DeSusUed
     
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