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glowworm

/ˈɡləʊ.wɜːm/

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noun

/ˈɡləʊ.wɜːm/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип личинки насекомого или взрослого жука, способного производить биолюминесцентный свет, обычно встречающегося в пещерах или влажной среде.

A noun referring to a type of insect larva or adult beetle that is capable of producing bioluminescent light, typically found in caves or damp environments.

  1. Bioluminescent insectB2formalscientific

    A type of beetle or insect larva that produces light from its body, typically found in caves or damp environments.

    ruСветлячок

    • The glowworm lit up the dark cave with its soft green light.
    • Tourists visited the cave to see the glowworms on the ceiling.
    • Glowworms use their light to attract prey.

    Synonymsfireflylightning bug

Forms
  • glowworms plural form
  • glowworms' possessive plural form
  • glowworm's possessive singular form