dragonfly
nounfeminine/libɨˈlulɐ/low
li·bé·lu·la
Definition
An insect of the order Odonata, with a long slender body, large multifaceted eyes, and two pairs of strong, transparent wings, found near water.
A dragonfly hovered over the pond, its wings shimmering in the sun.
Dragonfly larvae are aquatic.
Common collocations
dragonfly wingdragonfly flightdragonfly larvaswarm of dragonflies
Etymology
Do latim 'libellula', diminutivo de 'libella' (nivelinha, também nome de um inseto).