noun
dragonfly
DRA-guhn-fleye
noun
1
A flying insect with a long, slender body and two pairs of transparent wings held out flat at rest.
"A dragonfly hovered above the pond in the summer heat."
How to Use Dragonfly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fast-flying insect often seen near water, with a long body and shimmering wings.
Common pairings
dragonfly larvae
dragonfly wings
Word Forms
dragonflies plural
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Etymology
From dragon + fly, likely referencing its fierce hunting style compared to the mythical creature.