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lampyrid

American  
[lam-puh-rid] / ˈlæm pə rɪd /

noun

  1. any of several beetles of the family Lampyridae, comprising the fireflies.

adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the lampyrids.

Etymology

Origin of lampyrid

1890–95; < New Latin Lampyridae glowworm family, equivalent to Lampyr ( is ) type genus (< Greek lampyrís glowworm; see lamp) + -idae -id 2

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In the depths of the shadowy leaves the glow-worms displayed their phosphorescent beauty; the lampyrid beetles plied between gloom and obscurity, impatient for the mirror of night to flaunt therein their illumined finery.

From Mistress Penwick by Payne, Dutton

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