noun
demoiselle
Demoiselle (noun) means a type of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae.
noun
1
A type of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae.
2
A young woman; a maiden; a lady's personal maid.
3
A crane species also known as 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 type of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae.
What is another word for demoiselle?
Other words for "demoiselle" include damosel, damozel, damsel, damoiselle, damselfish.
What are the different meanings of demoiselle?
"demoiselle" has 3 main meanings: 1. A type of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae; 2. A young woman; a maiden; a lady's personal maid; 3. A crane species also known as the Numidian crane (Grus virgo).
