pirilampo

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Possibly from Latin lampyris (itself from Ancient Greek λαμπυρίς (lampurís)), through metathesis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pi.ɾiˈlɐ̃.pu/

  • Hyphenation: pi‧ri‧lam‧po

Noun

pirilampo m (plural pirilampos)

  1. firefly (beetle)
    Synonyms: (vulgar) caga-lume, vaga-lume, luz-em-cu

Derived terms

  • pirilampo-de-itália
  • pirilampo-ordinário
  • pirilampagem
  • pirilampear
  • pirilampejar
  • pirilâmpico
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