Definitions for lampyrids

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lampyrids lam·py·rid

Spelling: [lam-puh-rid]

IPA: /ˈlæm pə rɪd/

Lampyrids is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 570 anagrams from letters in lampyrids (adilmprsy).

Definitions for lampyrids

noun

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

adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the lampyrids.
2. belonging or pertaining to the lampyrids.

Origin of lampyrids

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

Examples for lampyrids

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

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