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词汇 Photuris
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Definition of Photuris in English:

Photuris

noun fəʊˈtjʊərɪs
Entomology
  • An American genus of fireflies (family Lampyridae); (also photuris) a firefly of this genus, especially Photuris pensylvanicus, which is common in eastern North America, especially in woodland, and has a dull yellow head and thorax and brown elytra with pale margins.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Photuris, genus name from photo- + ancient Greek οὐρά tail + classical Latin -is.

Definition of Photuris in US English:

Photuris

nounfəʊˈtjʊərɪs
Entomology
  • An American genus of fireflies (family Lampyridae); (also photuris) a firefly of this genus, especially Photuris pensylvanicus, which is common in eastern North America, especially in woodland, and has a dull yellow head and thorax and brown elytra with pale margins.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Photuris, genus name from photo- + ancient Greek οὐρά tail + classical Latin -is.

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