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dragonfly

dragonfly
Noun
pl: dragonflies

The term evokes a sense of agility and precision due to the insect's unique ability to hover and fly in any direction. In a biological context, it is often associated with freshwater ecosystems, serving as a key indicator of environmental health.

While the word is a compound of "dragon" and "fly," it does not imply a mythical nature but rather describes the elongated, armored appearance of the insect's body. It is used exclusively in a literal sense to describe the Odonata order of insects.

Meanings

Noundragonfly

An insect with a long slender body, large multifaceted eyes, and two pairs of strong transparent wings, typically found near water.

A bright blue dragonfly hovered over the pond.

Examples

A bright blue dragonfly hovered over the surface of the pond.

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A bright blue dragonfly hovered over the surface of the pond.

Look at that dragonfly darting between the reeds.

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Look at that dragonfly darting between the reeds.

I wonder if that dragonfly can see me from that distance.

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I wonder if that dragonfly can see me from that distance.

The dragonfly is an incredibly efficient predator in the insect world.

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The dragonfly is an incredibly efficient predator in the insect world.

A giant metallic dragonfly served as the scout for the forest kingdom.

Fantasy

A giant metallic dragonfly served as the scout for the forest kingdom.

We saw a swarm of dragonflies near the river bank during our hike.

Travel

We saw a swarm of dragonflies near the river bank during our hike.

The child tried to catch a dragonfly with a small net.

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The child tried to catch a dragonfly with a small net.

Dragonflies spend most of their lives as aquatic nymphs before emerging.

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Dragonflies spend most of their lives as aquatic nymphs before emerging.

That dragonfly has such iridescent wings in the sunlight.

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That dragonfly has such iridescent wings in the sunlight.

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