dragonfly

Definition

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.

Etymology

From dragon + fly. Compare drakefly (“mayfly”).

Example Sentences

• "There were two dragonflies in the garden today."
• "The delicate coloured Dragon Flies may have likewise some Corrosive quality."
• "The sapphire needled dragonflies That flirt with the crested newt! And now before his newtly nose, […]"

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