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ephemeron

ep·he·me·ron

uncommon

noun

1.

an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form

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Origin

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερον (ephḗmeron), neuter form of ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros).

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