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dragonfly
noun drag·on·fly \ˈdra-gən-ˌflī\
: a large insect that has a long thin body and four wings and that is often seen near water
Full Definition of DRAGONFLY
: any of a suborder (Anisoptera) of odonate insects that are larger and stouter than damselflies, hold the wings horizontal in repose, and have rectal gills during the naiad stage; broadly : odonate
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First Known Use of DRAGONFLY
1626
Rhymes with DRAGONFLY
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DRAGONFLY Defined for Kids
dragonfly
noun drag·on·fly \ˈdra-gən-ˌflī\
plural drag·on·flies
Definition of DRAGONFLY for Kids
: a large insect with a long slender body and four wings
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