noun
demoiselle
Demoiselle (noun) means a damselfly of the family Calopterygidae.
noun
1
A damselfly of the family Calopterygidae.
2
A young lady; a damsel; a lady's maid.
3
The Numidian crane (Grus virgo).
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Etymology
Borrowed from French demoiselle. The bird is so called on account of the grace and symmetry of its form and movements. Doublet of damsel, doncella, and donzella.
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What is the meaning of demoiselle?
"demoiselle" (noun) means a damselfly of the family Calopterygidae.
What are the different meanings of demoiselle?
"demoiselle" has 3 main meanings: 1. A damselfly of the family Calopterygidae; 2. A young lady; a damsel; a lady's maid; 3. The Numidian crane (Grus virgo).