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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