Libäll

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Limburgish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From New Latin lībellula, coined by Carl von Linné after lībella (carpenter's level), because of the insect's ability to stay level when hovering. Doublet of Nivoo.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌliˈbɛl/
  • Hyphenation: Li‧bäll
  • Rhymes: -ɛl

Noun[edit]

Libäll f (plural Libälle, diminutive Libällke)

  1. (Eupen) dragonfly, insect of the infraorder Anisoptera
  2. (Eupen) dragonfly or damselfly, insect of the order Odonata

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