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glowworm

glow·worm

uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From Middle English glouworm; equivalent to glow + worm. Compare cognate German Glühwurm; compare also firefly, lightning bug, and lanternfly.

Phrases

  • common glowworm

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