pyrophore

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Etymology[edit]

From the taxonomic name, which is itself from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + φέρω (phérō, “bear,carry”). Analyzable as pyro- +‎ -phore.

Noun[edit]

pyrophore (plural pyrophores)

  1. pyrophorus
  2. a firefly of the genus Pyrophorus

French[edit]

Noun[edit]

pyrophore m (plural pyrophores)

  1. pyrophore

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German[edit]

Adjective[edit]

pyrophore

  1. inflection of pyrophor:
    1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
    2. strong nominative/accusative plural
    3. weak nominative all-gender singular
    4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular
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