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    Patwa headword

    Peenie wallie

    /PEE-nee WAL-ee/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Firefly"
    Definition
    A large firefly or glowing insect.
    Example
    "Di peenie wallie dem out tonight." — "The fireflies are out tonight."
    Origin
    Origin unclear; traditional folklore term.

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