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dragonfly

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/libɨˈlulɐ/li·bé·lu·la

Definition

1

An insect of the order Odonata, with a long slender body, large multifaceted eyes, and two pairs of strong, transparent wings, found near water.

Usage examples

A dragonfly hovered over the pond, its wings shimmering in the sun.
Dragonfly larvae are aquatic.

Common combinations

dragonfly wingdragonfly flightdragonfly larvaswarm of dragonflies