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firefly in Malay

kelip-kelip

/ˈfaɪ.əˌflaɪ/US/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌflaɪ/

firefly in Malay: kelip-kelip, kunang-kunang. In English, firefly means any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.

Malay words for firefly

Lampyridae
kelip-kelip, kunang-kunang

English meaning of firefly

  1. noun Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.

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Questions about firefly in Malay

What is the meaning of firefly in Malay?
Firefly in Malay is kelip-kelip, kunang-kunang.
Apakah maksud firefly dalam bahasa Melayu?
Firefly: kelip-kelip, kunang-kunang.
What does firefly mean in English?
Firefly means any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.

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