Definitions for lampyrid

lampyrid lam·py·rid

Spelling: [lam-puh-rid]
IPA: /ˈlæm pə rɪd/

Lampyrid is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 303 anagrams from letters in lampyrid (adilmpry).

Definitions for lampyrid

noun

  1. any of several beetles of the family Lampyridae, comprising the fireflies.

adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the lampyrids.

Origin of lampyrid

1890-95; New Latin Lampyridae glowworm family, equivalent to Lampyr(is) type genus (Greek lampyrís glowworm; see lamp) + -idae -id2

Examples for lampyrid

The lampyrid have the elytra weak and soft, like the insects of the preceding tribe.

Word Value for lampyrid
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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