lanthorn-fly en · NOUN
Etymology
From lanthorn + fly.
Meanings
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(archaic) A firefly
Glow-worms, lanthorn-flys may be call'd a living phosphorous
1734, William Stukeley, Of the Gout, page 50:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lanthorn-flies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |