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damselfly

/dæmˈsɛlfli/ noun · British & US
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What does damselfly mean?

noun

A small, delicate insect of the order Odonata, with iridescent wings and a slender body, often found near water.

Example

"The damselfly perched on a blade of grass, its wings glimmering in the sunlight."

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