Synonyms for firefly

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fahyuh r-flahy

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfaɪərˌflaɪ

Définition of firefly

Origin : 1650s, from fire (n.) + fly (n.).

As in lightning bug : noun nocturnal luminescent beetle

Example sentences :

The Sarah led the way, the Firefly following close in our wake.
Extract from : « Tom, Dick and Harry » by Talbot Baines Reed

And how brilliant is the horizon of the firefly when he winks his "other eye!"
Extract from : « Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales » by Robert L. Taylor

As the hull passed the window, Mont read her name, which was the Firefly of Savannah.
Extract from : « The Wizard of the Sea » by Roy Rockwood

On the whole, she decided she would not relate the story of Firefly.
Extract from : « The New Girl at St. Chad's » by Angela Brazil

I said to my wife: 'Firefly is too good a breed to carry out groceries.
Extract from : « The New Girl at St. Chad's » by Angela Brazil

I urged him towards the Indians, and Firefly closely followed me.
Extract from : « Field and Forest » by Oliver Optic

I whistled at intervals, but received no response from Firefly.
Extract from : « Field and Forest » by Oliver Optic

Firefly and Cracker were harnessed, and I had only to take my seat on the load.
Extract from : « Field and Forest » by Oliver Optic

Firefly was well trained, and understood his business perfectly.
Extract from : « Field and Forest » by Oliver Optic

He now wished to do what he could on board The Firefly, and chummed with the crew.
Extract from : « A Coin of Edward VII » by Fergus Hume

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