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dragonfly

dra·gonfly

UK/ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ uncommon

noun

1.

slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.

Origin

From dragon + fly.

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