Lanthorn-fly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lanthorn-fly is a noun meaning (archaic) A firefly.
Meaning
(archaic) A firefly.
Example Sentences
Glow-worms, lanthorn-flys may be call'd a living phosphorous
Word Forms
- lanthorn-flies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fire-fly, noctiluca, lampyrid, lampyrine, lady-fly, lanternfly.
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