lampyrid

[ lam-puh-rid ]
/ ˈlæm pə rɪd /
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noun

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

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the lampyrids.

Origin of lampyrid

1890–95; < New Latin Lampyridae glowworm family, equivalent to Lampyr(is) type genus (< Greek lampyrís glowworm; see lamp) + -idae -id2

Words nearby lampyrid

lamprey, lamprophony, lamprophyre, lampshade, lampworking, lampyrid, lamster, lamus, lamut, lamy, lamé

Words related to lampyrid

firefly, fireworm, glowworm, noctiluca

Example sentences from the Web for lampyrid

  • The Lampyrid have the elytra weak and soft, like the insects of the preceding tribe.

    The Insect World |Louis Figuier