πυγολαμπίς

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • glowworm (Lampyris noctiluca)

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek πῡγή (buttocks, rump, tail) + Ancient Greek λάμπω (shine, I shine, gleam).

Origin

Ancient Greek

λάμπω

Gloss

shine, I shine, gleam

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
🌟 ⭐️ 🌟 🌠 💡 🔦 🕯️

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