dragonfly

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English

a dragonfly
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Etymology

From dragon +‎ fly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

dragonfly (plural dragonflies)

  1. An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.
    • 1626, Francis Bacon, Sylva Sylvarum:
      The delicate coloured Dragon Flies may have likewise some Corrosive quality.

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