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- US Pronunciation
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- [dam-zuh l-flahy]
- /ˈdæm zəlˌflaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dam-zuh l-flahy]
- /ˈdæm zəlˌflaɪ/
Definitions of damselfly word
- noun damselfly any insect of the suborder Zygoptera similar to but smaller than dragonflies and usually resting with the wings closed over the back: order Odonata 3
- noun damselfly any of a suborder (Zygoptera) of slow-flying, usually brightly colored dragonflies with long wings held vertically when at rest 3
- noun plural damselfly any of numerous slender, nonstinging insects of the order Odonata (suborder Zygoptera), distinguished from the dragonflies by having the wings folded back in line with the body when at rest. 1
- noun damselfly A slender insect related to the dragonflies, having weak flight and typically resting with the wings folded back along the body. 1
- noun damselfly Any of various insects of the suborder Zygoptera that have long slender bodies, and are similar to dragonflies but having wings folded when at rest. 0
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Origin of damselfly
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; damsel + fly2
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Parts of speech for Damselfly
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damselfly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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