glowworm

glow·worm

G0158300 (glō′wûrm′)n. A bioluminescent larva or a wingless wormlike female of certain insects, especially fireflies and beetles of the family Phengodidae.

glow•worm

(ˈgloʊˌwɜrm)

n. the larva or wingless female of a beetle, Lampyris noctiluca, which emits a sustained greenish light. Compare firefly. [1300–50]

Thesaurus

Noun

glowworm - the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a fireflylightning bug, firefly - nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs

Translations

glowworm

glowworm,

name for a larval or wingless female fireflyfirefly
or lightning bug,
small, luminescent, carnivorous beetle of the family Lampyridae. Fireflies are well represented in temperate regions, although the majority of species are tropical and subtropical.
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glowworm

Related to glowworm: firefly

noun

Words related to glowworm

noun the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly

Related Words

lightning bug
firefly

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