dragonfly

/ˈdrægənˌflaɪ/
/ˈdrægənflaɪ/
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Other forms: dragonflies

Definitions of dragonfly
  1. noun
    slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
    synonyms: darning needle, devil's darning needle, mosquito hawk, sewing needle, skeeter hawk, snake doctor, snake feeder
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    type of:
    odonate
    large primitive predatory aquatic insect having two pairs of membranous wings
Pronunciation
US
/ˈdrægənˌflaɪ/
UK
/ˈdrægənflaɪ/
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