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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).

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