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damselfly

 

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Noun damselfly has 1 sense
  1. damselfly - slender non-stinging insect similar to but smaller than the dragonfly but having wings folded when at rest
    --1 is a kind of
    odonate

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Damselfly

Definition:

A damselfly is a type of insect belonging to the suborder Zygoptera. They are similar to dragonflies but generally have slimmer bodies and hold their wings parallel to the body when at rest.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A type of insect belonging to the suborder Zygoptera.
  2. Verb: To have an appearance or characteristic similar to that of a damselfly.

Sample Sentences:

  • Noun: I spotted a colorful damselfly perched on a lily pad near the pond.
  • Verb: Her hair, with its delicate strands, seemed to damselfly around her face.

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